21 Aug
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Advantage Sport
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Cambridge
21 Aug
Advantage Sport
Cambridge
Sports Flooring Sales Representative
Are you a self starter and results driven?
Do you like to prospect, build a brand and find new business opportunities?
Do you have minimum 5 years experience in sales?
If you have a passion for team spirit, value respect and want to be supported in reaching your growth potential………we’d like to meet you!
Who we are:
Advantage Sport Inc. is the leading provider of versatile, high-performance sports flooring surfaces for a variety of environments. We are a second-generation, family-owned company that has been committed to excellence in every facet of our operations for 50 years. Our focus is quality in performance, service, material, and workmanship.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Sports Flooring Sales Representative to promote and sell athletic flooring solutions to the Ontario education market, including school boards, private schools, colleges, and universities. The ideal candidate has robust sales skills, knowledge of construction and/or flooring products, and the ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships while managing projects from lead generation through the award of contracts and handover to operations for installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, referrals, and industry outreach
- Develop and maintain relationships with:
- Ontario school boards
- Private schools
- Colleges and universities
- Architects and designers
- General contractors
- Present and promote sports flooring products, including: Hardwood gym flooring; Rubber athletic flooring; Vinyl sports flooring; Turf systems; Court resurfacing systems
- Conduct site visits to take measurements, confirm conditions, and note potential issues
- Provide consultation services to clients needing help with their sports flooring projects
- Deliver complete information to the estimator in advance of tenders/bid delivery
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and bid submissions
- Work with the Sales Manager to develop pricing strategies and close tenders
- Coordinate with project managers and suppliers to ensure successful project completion
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, products, and safety standards, including through participation in manufacturer training sessions
- Attend trade shows, networking events, and client meetings
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reports
Skills and Qualifications
- Previous sales experience in flooring, construction, building materials, or sports facility industries preferred
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to read blueprints and specifications is an asset
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout Ontario for client meetings and site visits.
- Knowledge of athletic flooring systems and installation processes
- Experience with tendering and commercial sales
- Relationship-building and customer service excellence
- Problem-solving and project coordination abilities
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary plus commission structure
- Paid KM’s
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation
Work Environment
- Combination of office and field-based work
- Frequent travel to customer sites, construction projects, and sporting facilities
- Some evening or weekend networking events may be required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $100,000.00-$200,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, ON
📌 Sports Flooring Sales Representative (Cambridge)
🏢 Advantage Sport
📍 Cambridge