Sales Advisor position
WHO ARE WE?
We are a proud Canadian company in operation since 1993. We are well established leader in Power Tools, Power Tools Accessories, Hand Tools and other categories. We have 5 store locations, a Distribution Center and Head Office. Our stores have a wide selection of national brands with the latest products in the market. We proudly serve a broad spectrum of clients from the Contractor, Trades and Industrial users. We take pride in serving their needs. We are creating new and more opportunities for our team through expansion.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES?
- We are expanding and hiring candidates who are looking for growth and development opportunities within our field.
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive Benefit Package – extended health, dental, long-term disability, and term life insurance.
- All Staff are full-time which creates a stable work environment.
- We are offering advancements through multiple channels – Contractor/Trade Sales, Distribution, and Head Office
Job Description:
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Sales Advisor plays a key role in helping the organization achieve its objectives. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales, power tools, and the tooling industry. They are ambitious, results-driven, and passionate about the tool industry, with proven sales experience and a strong ability to build lasting customer relationships. Leveraging solid product knowledge, the Sales Advisor will provide expert guidance to customers to drive sales. A strong interest in learning and growing within both sales and the tooling industry is essential.
The sales advisor will deliver the best customer service in order to achieve sales objectives with a vision of business growth. This role also involves continuous training in terms of product knowledge and marketing strategies, but also special attention to the immediate market in order to maintain our position in the market in a high-traffic retail store of approximately 15,000 sq.ft. and containing nearly 8,000 products.
Main Responsibilities:
- Sales-oriented with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and supplier representatives.
- Motivated to become a product expert and committed to ongoing learning within the tool industry.
- Identifies and proposes sales opportunities to the manager based on customer needs and inquiries.
- Participates in daily floor walks with the manager to ensure all standards are met, including stock levels, accurate pricing, proper promotional tagging, and overall cleanliness.
- Reviews tool-type reports for their area to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Collaborates effectively with head office and other store locations to maintain clear and efficient communication.
Experience:
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of sales experience.
- Minimum 1 years in retail/industrial sales environment.
- Minimum 2 years in the tool industry or other industry related to tooling.
- Is highly motivated in delivering concrete results in sales
- Interested in learning in terms of sales growth and profitability.
- Must have the ability to work in an organized manner, have a work ethic where judgment, logical reasoning and initiative are advocated and used daily.
- Must have a functional understanding of tooling industry and product knowledge.
- Must be able to adapt to changes, delays and unforeseen events in a positive and professional manner.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.
Skills:
- Business knowledge.
- Ability to work together with the team towards a common goal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop business relationships.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Thrives for continuous learning
- Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Training in sales is considered as an asset.
This is a full-time, permanent position, 40 hours/week, the 5-day work week includes 2 days off per week, Sunday (closed) and one day during the week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have solid knowledge about power tools and hand tools (hardware tools)?
Experience:
- power tool and hand tool sales: 3 years (preferred)
- Retail sales: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
