Contractor Representative

Job title: Contractor Representative

Company: Benjamin Moore & Co


Job description: Overview:At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering competitive benefits, learning/continuing education and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development and fulfillment for all.Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.Job SummaryBenjamin Moore & Co is currently looking for an ambitious and self-motivated individual to join our sales team. You will be Accountable for driving and maintaining contractor business by establishing trusted relationships directly with end users. Partner with Field Sales and Retailers to support profitable sales growth and market share by offering technical expertise, visiting job sites, conducting site evaluations and specification/proposal writing assistance as needed. The territory covers Lower Mainland, British Columbia. The ideal candidate should reside in Vancouver or within reasonable driving distance.ResponsibilitiesContractor Relationship Development:

• Manage relationships with contractors within specified territory to maintain and drive sales
• Build relationships in a consultative & advisory role
• Partner with field sales to plan and facilitate End User Events, trade shows and contractor breakfasts using sales presentations & product demonstrations
• Record and track contractor programs and trainings
• Act as a communications conduit for information regarding BM products, programs, services, and pricing
• Use technical & application knowledge, problem resolution, negotiating & communication skills to bring complaints/customer concerns to favorable resolution

Education & Training:

• Create an ongoing training plan for End User Professionals to educate on product & application knowledge
• Drive utilization of all available education tools and resources
• Collaborate with Training Implementation Specialist to effectively facilitate individual and group training activities
• Support End User Application Training and Certification programs

Sales And Specification Work:

• Support contractors with project evaluation and specification writing
• Support engagement with Architects, Specifiers and Engineers in order to properly specify products as appropriate
• Sell in Benjamin Moore & Co. Products to Pro End Users, Facilities, Property Management, etc.
• In tandem with Customer Segments sell in the Programs, Promotions & Services to support the Benjamin Moore strategy
• Generate leads, identifying targets, coordinating pricing with retailers and conducting consistent field sales calls with end users
• Conduct Job Site visits providing guidance and recommendations on product selection, application and technical information including green standards

Qualifications

• Knowledge of BM products and application best practices
• Specification writing proficiency
• Working knowledge of required software programs (Microsoft Office, CRM)
• Excellent communication, listening and public speaking skills
• Effective problem solving, negotiating & complaint handling skills
• Effective time management skills
• Self-motivated and sales oriented
• Excellent relationship management and team interaction skills
• Training and facilitation skills
• Overall knowledge of Market geography and competitors
• 3-5 years industry experience and College degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record a must
• Willingness & ability to travel within region & work evenings/weekends.

Compensation PhilosophyAt Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve. Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Student Loan Repayment Assistance ProgramBenjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee’s student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.EOEBenjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:15:28 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (jobsnear.pro) you saw this job posting.Thanks&Good Luck