Outside Sales Representative

Outside Sales Representative

Who We Are

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Ply Gem Canada is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.

At Ply Gem Canada, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.

Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

As part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, Ply Gem is North America's leading manufacturer of exterior building materials, including windows, siding, stone, and 40 other categories. We currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated junior sales professional to join our team.

Area: Vancouver Island 

Key responsibilities:

• Prospect and attract new customers to meet sales goals.
• Timely and professional servicing to maintain and grow existing account base.
• Enter quotes and orders for customers and handle internal Ply Gem admin tasks.
• Provide product and process training to customers and the inside sales team with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Assist with accounts receivables.

As the face of Ply Gem to our Customers and the Industry you will be involved in local Industry associations and activities.

Actively gather relevant market intelligence with respect to general industry and competitor developments.

Qualifications

Key requirements:

• 1-2 years of outside sales experience; alternatively, experience in the window and/or residential construction industry is an asset.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction plans an asset.
• Strong relationship building and selling abilities.
• Strong computer skills with experience in MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Reliable personal transportation, good driving record and valid provincial drivers’ license.
• Post-secondary education, preferably with an emphasis on marketing/business administration.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable vehicle to use for work 
• Outgoing and personable personality.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.

Additional Information

Compensation: $72,000–$120,000 annually, including commission, with uncapped earning potential.

Ply Gem Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.