Sales Account Manager in Fraser Valley (Abbotsford, Chilliwack) and Interior

Work Location: On the road

Founded in 1904, Thomas Skinner stands as Western Canada's leading distributor of industrial metalworking and machine shop supplies. With four locations (Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg) across the region, we offer a comprehensive selection of products from top-tier manufacturers of CNC (Computerized numerical control) and conventional machining tools. Our curated range includes cutting tools, precision measuring instruments, tool holders, abrasives, workholding equipment, bandsaws, cutting fluids, and other essential machine ship supplies. Backed by a dedicated team of local technical sales, service, and operations professionals, we are committed to providing unparalleled after-sales support. We are also looking for a professional Outside Tools Salesperson to join our BC team for our territory in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and interior. This position will help us continue leading in today's competitive manufacturing industry.

Job Requirements:

• Self-starter, goal driven, professional, with competitive aptitude
• Strong interpersonal, multitasking, and organizational skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and mechanical abilities
• Positive optimistic outlook by nature. Ability to take direction
• You are outgoing and feel confident that you can earn new business
• Able to engage in market feedback and stay current on industry trends, and happenings
• Knowledge on the products that we represent preferred
• Machinist background preferred
• Clean driver’s license, presentable/reliable vehicle
• Current passport

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting and developing new customer opportunities
• Grow and manage existing accounts by establishing primary contacts, building and maintaining relationships
• Drive sales, develop new business and sales channel opportunities throughout the assigned sales territory
• Proactively and efficiently work a particular marketing campaign and optimize its effectiveness
• Proactively reach out to all assigned accounts in our CRM on a regular basis to assess their current and future needs and to respond to them in a prompt, accurate manner
• Actively promote our vendor managed inventory / integrated supply program
• Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken in CRM.

Build your career with a solid company that offers career growth, competitive compensation and benefits. Training provided includes self-directed courses, tutoring and supplier sponsored training covering the products we offer.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter quoting “BC Machine Tooling Outside Sales” in the subject line.

We appreciate all submissions however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thanks for your interest!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• machinist/Tooling: 2 years (required)
• Technical sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver licence (required)

Work Location: On the road