Texcan provides customers with high quality wire and cable products at the best value possible. As one of Canada’s largest distributor for over 45 years, we have built a reputation for going to great lengths for our customers. We supply solutions for a variety of different markets in residential, commercial, industrial and emerging green markets such as wind farms, solar energy, hydroelectric, water and waste treatments.
We are a member of the Sonepar Group, the world’s largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Representative to join our Edmonton team at Texcan. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years of sales experience, preferably with a background in selling industrial and commercial products. This role requires a strong understanding of solution selling, sales margins, product sourcing, pricing, and negotiations. The candidate must demonstrate progressive sales accomplishments and possess strong business acumen with a professional approach to offering effective services and solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3-4 years of sales experience.
• A background in selling industrial and commercial products is an asset. Product knowledge or industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of solution selling vs. price.
• The role includes a strong understanding of sales margins, product sourcing, pricing and negotiations.
• Candidate must show progressive sales accomplishments.
• Strong business acumen and professional approach to offering effective services and solutions.
• Post-Secondary courses in Sales and/or Marketing preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• CRM experience preferred.

• Contacting current customers and identifying new products and potential up-selling.
• Responding to and processing incoming calls and orders.
• Opening new accounts.
• Developing customer base and sales leads by making cold and warm calls.
• Entering orders into the system.
• Maintaining knowledge base on current products and learning about new products.
• Providing pricing quotations and follow-up on quotes.
• Credits/Debits.
• Returns - as required.
• Providing technical support on products.
• Provide quotations and product information.
• Troubleshooting logistics and expediting issues.
• Responding to inquiries.
• Identify, develop, and close business opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.