Location: SCP Canada; Woodbridge, Ontario - 105
100 Vinyl Crt, Unit A, Woodbridge, Ontario - L4L 4A3
Pay: Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunities, company vehicle, benefits, and SO MUCH MORE!
Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.
Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!
So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!
You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
Group Retirement Savings Plan
13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts and much more!
What to Expect?
The Business Development Representative (BDR) is responsible for selling POOLCORP’s value proposition to our customers across all segments including pool builders, service providers, and retailers. The Business Development Representative plays a key role in customer retention, generating revenue, and driving sales growth for POOLCORP.
On a daily basis our Business Development Representative:
Develops a strategy to increase sales and profits within the assigned territory for different customer segments including key, opportunity, new, and existing customers.
Prospects and generates leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, and online research; follows up on qualified sales leads.
Effectively builds relationships with customers by understanding and supporting their business. Grows and maintains these relationships over time, becoming a “go to” advisor.
Plans and executes a minimum number of daily scheduled sales calls with defined objectives for the assigned book of business.
Travels within designated territory delivering best-in-class sales presentations and product demonstrations that meet the customers’ needs and proactively provides solutions.
Negotiates terms, closes sales, and handles post-sale support, including addressing customer concerns and ensuring satisfaction.
Coordinates sales efforts with corporate marketing initiatives and incentives.
Attends industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to expand the customer base and stay informed on market trends.
Provides quotes and product data promptly and accurately.
Develops relationships with POOLCORP region and division leadership including the Sales Center, Region and Division Managers as well as vendor representatives to achieve individual and broader goals.
Maintains all customer records in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, completing reports and call records in a timely fashion.
Stays current on competitor activities, market conditions, and industry trends through ongoing research and analysis.
What You Will Need:
At least 2 years’ experience in professional-level business-to-business sales.
A proven track record of successful sales in a wholesale distribution environment.
Ability to cold call on prospective clients.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build trust and long-term relationships.
Knowledge of industry products and distribution processes.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Ample knowledge of one or more of these product lines: pool related equipment, plumbing supplies, tile, decking, exterior lighting, patio furniture, construction materials, building supplies, chemicals, landscaping / irrigation supplies, HVAC supplies or similar tangible goods.
Proficiency with Microsoft CE or other CRM and the entire Microsoft Suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
Familiarity with Prelude or similar inventory management software is preferred.
A valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record – no more than 2 violations within 3 years – and willing to travel regularly within a designated area.
Occasional ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds in the Sales Center or on Customer site.
To be 21 years of age or older to apply.
Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
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What We Do
With more than 6,000 employees and over 420 locations worldwide, POOLCORP leads the pack as the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products.
With Sales Centers located across North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (France, UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia), and Australia, we distribute a broad range of products to roughly 125,000 customers around the world, serving four principal markets:
- Remodelers and builders installing new swimming pools and refurbishing existing pools
- Independent specialty retail stores selling outdoor living products to consumers
- Service companies performing pool and hot tub maintenance and repair
- Contractors serving in the irrigation and landscape maintenance markets
POOLCORP’s Sales Center networks distribute non-discretionary pool maintenance products such as chemicals and replacement parts and discretionary products such as packaged pool kits, whole goods, irrigation, and landscape products. The product mix also includes a complete line of commercial and residential irrigation products and parts, power equipment for the professional landscape market, specialty products such as outdoor lighting, grills, and outdoor kitchen components, golf irrigation, and water management products.
We recognize our responsibility to contribute to the sustainability of our environment. POOLCORP is taking strides towards reducing our carbon footprint, providing product choices that allow our customers to reduce their environmental impact, and implementing health and wellness programs company-wide to improve the lives of our employees.
POOLCORP focuses on exceptional value and promoting growth for our customers' businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders. We strive to locate products at the lowest possible cost while maximizing supply logistics to deliver the best value to our customers
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