Outside Sales Representative

at  Cornerstone Building Brands

ABOUT US

Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.
Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it’s our people that make the difference and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.

WHO WE ARE

One Company. Hundreds of Products. Endless Possibilities. Ply Gem is North America’s leading manufacturer of exterior building materials, including windows, siding, stone, and 40 other categories. At Ply Gem, we provide the nation’s residential builders, remodelers and architects with access to a comprehensive range of building products. From new construction to repair, remodel and replacement, our full line of building products provide quality and value for all types of projects.
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.

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.
• Outgoing and personable personality.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.

• 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.