Walker Industries
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Senior Sales Representative - Nursery Products
Location:
Oakville, ON
Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION Position SummaryWe are looking for a Senior Sales Representative-Nursery Products at our Walker Oakville Office located in Oakville, ON.Reporting directly to the Growing Media Group Manager for Environmental, the incumbent maintains accounts with all nursery and greenhouse customers, and may also assist in sales to the engineered soils sector as required. The incumbent collects customized data from customers on products, utilizing this data to design custom mixes to maximize crop output. Drawing from an in-depth knowledge of horticultural production processes, the incumbent supports overall product development at Walker Environmental- Gro-Bark and liaises with the sales, production, Quality Assurance and Research & Development groups. Key Responsibilities: * Executes sales analyses and forecasts to identify growth opportunities within the horticultural and growing media and engineered soils sector. * Utilizes sound communication and highly developed interpersonal skills to secure new nursery and greenhouse customers and grow revenues. * Develops expert technical knowledge of customer's requirements, needs and specifications to write customized soil mix recipes. * Services existing customer accounts by maintaining regular contact to maintain and increase customer satisfaction. * Investigates and researches customer concerns or complaints to achieve successful resolutions. * Develops knowledge of customer's manufacturing processes to improve product effectiveness and ensure products are performing at optimum levels. * Supports product development and identifies opportunities for product development team. * Provides feedback and coordinates with research and development team to assist in determining what changes or new products would best meet customer's requirements and specifications. * Utilizes MixPro to create custom recipes and generate quotes for customers. * Attends greenhouse and fruit & vegetable (produce) conferences as needed. Skills: This position requires a demonstrated degree of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize and daily tasks. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues, customers and industry associates in every day working relationships. * Minimum college diploma or university degree, preferably in the field of biology, chemistry, horticulture or environmental science. * Greater than five years but less than or equal to ten years of technical sales experience, especially in the horticultural industry. * Advanced levels of customer service, interpersonal and communication skills to promote and foster relationships with existing and potential customers and industry associates. * Strong computer skills to produce reports, documents, proposals and presentations as required. * Able to identify, analyze and resolve problems, which are at times technical in nature. * Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation. * Demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to chemical engineering, sales, and customer service. * Able to work with limited supervision and to take discretionary action as required. * Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents; facility with editing and/or proof-reading is required * Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues, including and senior management. * A valid G Registration Ontario Driver's Licence in good standing is required for this position, as the incumbent will be required to travel on a regular basis to visit nursery and greenhouse customers, mostly throughout Ontario. Experience the Benefits of Working at WalkerCareer Support * Education reimbursement, training, and professional development opportunities * Internal advancement opportunities at all levels * Reimbursement of professional dues and tuition Health & Well Being * Wellness subsidy to support healthy lifestyle * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Culture & Community * 2 paid volunteer days per year * Social and networking events Salary/Wage & Benefits * Competitive salary including a bonus component * Group health/dental/vision/prescription drug plans * Paid vacation days * Short-term and long-term disability plans * Term life insurance and critical illness * Retirement programs including Pension, RRSP and TFSA To learn more, visit walkerind.comABOUT US Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business and our employees evolve with us.ABOUT THE TEAM Walker is the product of strong family heritage, driven by the rich and diverse history of the businesses it has developed, grown and acquired over the past century. Passed down through five generations of the Walker family, we remain committed to doing the right thing for employees, customers, the environment and the communities we are proud to call home. That is the Walker way. Our vision is to build a sustainable future working in partnership with our communities. Our mission is to support communities through what we do, how we do it, and by caring about our people, our neighbours and the environment. It is our legacy and our future. Empowering talent and innovation. At Walker, we invest in our people. We advocate for our employees by giving them the tools they need to excel. Their creativity, diversity and passion drives our vision of sustainability and responsible resource management. Whether heavy equipment operators, chemists, accountants or administrative staff, we all have one thing in common - we use our expertise to bring the Walker vision to life.
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Walker Industries
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February 13 on Broadbean
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