Project Sales Associate

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Project Centre Sales Representatives at JDI are onsite roles in Summerside blending sales with helping customers plan construction projects. You’ll drive sales through engagement and product knowledge, clarify needs, produce quotes and material lists, follow up with clients, and achieve weekly, monthly targets while upholding safety and service standards. This position offers a base salary plus commission. To apply, tailor your résumé to show a proven sales and customer service track record, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate Microsoft Office skills plus willingness to learn new software and knowledge of building materials. Highlight communication, initiative, and your ability to build trust quickly; JDI welcomes applicants even if not all criteria are met.

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Project Centre Sales Representatives are sales professionals that partner with customers to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction and renovation projects. As knowledgeable sales professionals, project sales representatives can make recommendations which solve customers’ problems. It is fast-paced and engaging work, and it is extremely rewarding when customers give you their sale because of your hard work. This position offers a base salary plus commission.   

• Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge  

• Clarify and understand customers’ needs and suggest the best solution(s) for their projects  

• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions 

• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions  

• Achieve weekly, monthly, and annual sales targets  

• Produce quotes, material lists and follow-up with customers 

• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service   

• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently  

• Continually learn about products and market conditions  

• A strong foundation in sales and customer service  

• Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision  

• Excellent communication and team player  

• Confident, persuasive, energetic and self-motivated   

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and sales objectives   

• Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn new software programs  

• A knowledge of building materials and the construction process would be considered an asset   

• Ability to quickly develop a trusting relationship with new customers, and build rapport with existing customers by providing quality customer service and maintaining service standards  

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.