WHO WE ARE

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.
Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: Metrie’s Brand Purpose

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and/or experience.
• 7+ years of sales experience in growing large customer relationships.
• Demonstrated success working with and influencing and senior business leaders and decision makers.
• Strong spreadsheet skills: ability to understand, utilize and create sales spreadsheets.
• Prior experience working with CRM tool is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Understanding of the building industry and construction practices preferred.
• Ability to freely travel to locations in the US and Canada, including overnight travel (25-30% of role regularly, with increased periods of travel as required.)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to sit and safely operate a vehicle, commute and access various sales meeting locations (approximately but not limited to 40% of typical daily activity.)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the Business Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to drive sales, margin, and overall customer relationships with high volume and industrial accounts throughout Eastern North America! You will also be responsible for penetrating into new accounts and maintaining & growing current key account relationships, while also determining potential in new geographic markets.
You will serve as the primary liaison overseeing business operations for our manufacturing facilities, with a particular focus on our state-of-the-art flagship facility in Woodbridge, ON
This role is responsible for developing and maintaining positive customer relationships and keeping current on company products, sales procedures and market conditions.
The Business Development Manager reports to the Senior Director, Eastern Canada, with a dotted line to the Director, Manufacturing Sales, and develops strong relationships with our customers, Department(s), and other key cross-functional areas at Metrie.