Contractor Sales Specialist

at  Delta Irrigation Products Ltd

Who We Are
Delta Water Products is one of BC’s premier suppliers for “everything water” including civil waterworks and pipe components, septic design components, agriculture irrigation systems, residential irrigation products and so much more. Delta is also one of Canada’s largest distributers of pumps and motors servicing multiple industries. We have been in Kamloops for over 40 years and now have 15 branch locations across western Canada servicing BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Washington.
Why Work for Delta Water Products
When you work for Delta, you are family. Our culture is defined by respect, trust, supporting each other and their families, and giving back to our community. We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. We are passionate about providing our team with the best management and training support available while ensuring a dynamic team atmosphere. This could be your career in everything water where opportunities for advancement exist for those with leadership qualities. If you have grit, like a fast-paced work environment, and are well organized, we want to hear from you!
Who We Are Looking For
Contractor Sales Specialist – Full Time
Are you an industry proven, inside sales professional with a passion for water supply solutions? We are seeking a Senior Level Contractor Sales Specialist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have previous, extensive, experience in contractor counter sales with the ability to supervise/lead our seasonal sales teams. They will have strong communication skills, work well in a team and thrive under pressure when working in a busy environment. Good computer and data entry skills are required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key contractors who visit our location, while understanding their product supply needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with our inside sales teams to provide exceptional customer service, product knowledge, and technical support.
• Collaborate with our logistics and warehouse teams to get contractors their orders accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Drive revenue growth through new business development and strategic partnerships with key vendors.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor activity to effectively position our products and services in the marketplace.
• Assist the purchasing team with creation of orders to key vendors.
• Supervise, train and mentor seasonal front counter sales staff.
• Provide assistance to customers on a wide variety of water related products via phone, email and walk in.
• Assist in the opening/closing of the premises at the start and end of day.
• Assist the team with merchandising strategies/layout in showroom.
• Assist the management, segment sales staff and other personnel where required in order to fulfill the day-to-day functions of Delta operations.
• Present a professional and courteous demeanor to all clients and staff.

What We Offer
At Delta Water Products we provide a healthy and happy work environment for our employees. We offer competitive wages and an employee benefit package which includes both medical and dental coverage. We promote a team atmosphere with a supportive and engaged management group.
If you like a fast-paced work environment, are well organized, punctual, and self- motivated we want to hear from you!

What You Offer

• Minimum of 5+ years of proven inside sales, counter experience, preferably in the agriculture or water supply industry or a comparable field.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and outgoing attitude
• Experience in motivating and leading a small inside sales team
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented with a drive to succeed.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 is an asset but not required

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key contractors who visit our location, while understanding their product supply needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with our inside sales teams to provide exceptional customer service, product knowledge, and technical support.
• Collaborate with our logistics and warehouse teams to get contractors their orders accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Drive revenue growth through new business development and strategic partnerships with key vendors.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor activity to effectively position our products and services in the marketplace.
• Assist the purchasing team with creation of orders to key vendors.
• Supervise, train and mentor seasonal front counter sales staff.
• Provide assistance to customers on a wide variety of water related products via phone, email and walk in.
• Assist in the opening/closing of the premises at the start and end of day.
• Assist the team with merchandising strategies/layout in showroom.
• Assist the management, segment sales staff and other personnel where required in order to fulfill the day-to-day functions of Delta operations.
• Present a professional and courteous demeanor to all clients and staff