Overview

The QUIKRETE® Companies, a leading producer of packaged cement and concrete. We are seeing a Consumer Products Sales Representative to represent the QUIKRETE® brands across the assigned territory Grey County to Essex County and the regions in between.

This is a field-based sales role that requires extensive travel, including overnight travel when needed. While administrative responsibilities are a part of the position, the primary focus is being out visiting customers, identifying new business and growing existing accounts.

The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys interacting with people, is confident approaching prospective customers, initiating conversations and building credibility. They are proactive, personable and motivated by developing long-term customer relationships and driving success throughout their territory.

Job Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain robust relationships with key decision makers, contractors, distributors and industry professionals by providing consistent follow-up, responsive service and practical product recommendations.
- Take a proactive approach to identify new business opportunities, within the assigned territory, by visiting prospective or existing customers, recognizing customer needs, promoting new products, and establishing new customer relationships.
- Conduct regular (average of 10-15+) customer or prospective customer visits per day to lumberyards, home centres, independent building supply stores, and national big box stores. This varies based on territory coverage.
- Introduce Quikrete products to customers and ensure awareness of product features, applications and benefits.
- Deliver product knowledge sessions, demonstrations and presentations to customers, contractors or retail associates.
- Address customer service needs, including dealing with any product and technical questions, shortages and promptly investigate inquiries relating to orders and shipping.
- Attend regional trade shows, contractor shows and various customer events
- Conduct regular in-person store visits and customer calls building rapport with store owners, managers and sales associates.
- Provide technical assistance, pricing and quotes,



manage incoming telephone inquiries and email correspondence in a timely manner.
- Conduct regular in-store price checks
- Distribute product data sheets, catalogues, brochures and point-of-purchase (POP) materials, as needed
- Once trained, independently manage and organize daily territory activities
- Complete daily sales activity and reporting on the company’s Sales Reporting App
- Periodic overnight travel is required (approximately 20-25%) depending on territory and business needs.
- Other duties, as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

- High school Diploma is required, with post-secondary education in Business or Building Industry being an asset
- Have and maintain a valid Class G driver’s license
- Experience with outside sales or sales in a manufacturing, construction or DIY related industry is an asset
- Experience delivering live product demonstrations, trade show presentations, retail events or customer sites is an asset.
- Ability to work independently along with a good work ethic, excellent time management and organizational skills
- Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in English
- Comfortable learning and demonstrating technical products or tools; ability to explain product features and benefits to a technical and non-technical audience
- Excellent problem solving, customer relations and interpersonal skills
- Proficient Computer Skills and Knowledge of Microsoft programs
- Must be able to commute and stay over in the territory
- Ability to carry and lift to 50lbs to refresh and maintain product displays

Why Apply:

Each day brings new challenges at QUIKRETE®, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training gets you ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you'll face. We're a company dedicated to continuous improvement.

We offer:





- Strong company provided extended benefits that includes extended health & dental insurance, disability insurance, a health spending account, employee & family assistance plan, a company matched RRSP plan, and employee product purchase discount program.
- Car allowance, company phone, credit card for fuel (and other customer related expenses)
- A friendly and positive work environment, with a welcoming and supportive team.
- Continuous training and opportunities for advancement.

We thank all applicants, however only those individuals under consideration will be contacted.

This posting is open due to a current vacancy and will remain open until filled.

Commitment to equity

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Accommodation during recruitment

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at HRCanada@ quikrete.ca to make arrangements.

Use of AI

Applicants should be aware that, as part of our recruitment process, we may employ AI to review and evaluate applicant data (such as identifying minimum qualifications). All candidates are assessed fairly based on their qualifications and relevant skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable in a field-based position that requires spending over 90% of your working time travelling throughout an assigned territory?
- Are you able to accommodate periodic overnight travel, approximately 20-25% of the time?
- Are you comfortable approaching and initiating conversations with prospective and existing customers?
- Are you able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including occasionally lifting and carrying product up to 50lbs?

Education:

- Secondary School (required)

Language:

- English (Professional level) (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Driving License (required)

Location:

- Ontario (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (required)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Consumer Products Sales Representative (Ontario)
🏢 QUIKRETE
📍 Ontario