Outside Sales Representative

Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Develop and manage sales relationships with construction professionals and dealers across the Prairies, identifying opportunities and recommending residential and commercial skylight products. Plan territory activity, deliver presentations and training, report through the CRM, and provide occasional product servicing while supporting trade and home shows.

Job details

Our Company At VELUX, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of sustainable indoor living, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. Each year, we make a meaningful difference by reinvesting 90% of our profits back into our communities, our workforce, and the environment through our charitable foundations. VELUX Canada Inc. is a proud Canadian company that has been employing Canadians for nearly 50 years. We take our company values to heart at VELUX. Commitment, Customer Centricity, Courage, Mutual Respect, Social Responsibility and Agility define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world. Job Summary We are looking for an OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE with a great balance of ambition, enthusiasm and personality based in Calgary looking after the Prairies Provinces territory. The sales role is primarily a business development role that requires an experienced individual who is confident when discussing construction and design with architects, home builders, roofers and other industry professionals in both residential and commercial applications. Further, the candidate must be competent in general sales, business development and account management with established and new dealers. Overnight travel is required as well as occasional evening and weekend work when needed. Job Details: Establishing long-term relationships with industry professionals across territory. Meet and assess construction professional’s needs and present recommendations from a broad range of residential and commercial skylight products. Establish long-term relationships with existing and new dealers. Manage your sales territory by planning and working your plan to achieve set goals. A typical work week is 4 days on the road and 1 day working from home for planning. Looking for new sales opportunities from existing and new customers. Sales presentations and seminars to individuals and groups. Installation training to professionals. Occasional servicing of installed products. Report daily activities through established CRM reporting methods. Work trade and home shows as needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements Previous related outside sales experience is required. Superior commitment to customer service with a focus on value-added selling. Excellent self-management, time management and organizational skills. Outstanding creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong presentation and telephone skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to work on your own for extended periods of time. Must be available to work days and some evenings/weekends. A valid driver’s license and proof of a clean driving record required. Knowledge of the Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required. Ability to occasionally lift >50 lbs. Ability to climb a ladder and not be afraid of heights. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: This is a Salary + annual bonus position with many benefits including: a supplied company vehicle for both professional and personal use, shared group health benefits (medical/dental), RRSP/DPSP program, vacation and sick day program. VELUX Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank you for your interest in this position. We will only reply to those candidates that are chosen for an interview. Find out more about VELUX Canada at velux.ca

What you’ll do

Requirements

Previous outside sales experience is required, along with strong customer service, sales, presentation, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities. Candidates need a valid driver's license and clean driving record, Microsoft Office and internet skills, and the ability to travel, lift over 50 pounds occasionally, and climb ladders without fear of heights.