Inside Sales Representative

Comco Pipe & Supply Company (Comco), a division of Russel Metals Inc., has grown to be one of the largest industrial carbon steel pipe, fittings, and flange companies in North America. We specialize in the supply & distribution of pipe & fluid handling products to the energy, construction, manufacturing, pulp and paper, and mining industries.

We are pleased to announce the opening of our Fort St. John branch this spring and are looking to find local talented individuals, including an Inside Sales Representative. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, high energy, understands customer service, builds & maintain relationships, and has an enthusiasm to grow their professional career.

If you can relate to the above, please continue to read below and apply if you meet the requirements.

Reasons to Join Our Team:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company;
• Competitive salary starting at $60,000, pay base increases with experience;
• Annual bonus;
• Employer paid benefit program, group Pension Plan, and employee share purchase plan;
• 40 hours, Monday to Friday;
• Development and growth opportunities;
• Various incentive and recognition programs.

Position Summary:

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will be responsible for generating product and service orders from customers’ inquiries. You may help in operations as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming sales calls and customer inquiries;
• Review customer requirements and inventory to provide timely and accurate responses;
• Document any order requirement exceptions taken and confirmed;
• Process timely detailed and accurate quotation responses to the customers;
• Follow up on quotes directly with customers or with the support of the outside sales team;
• Expedite orders to ensure customer delivery dates are achieved;
• Source and purchase buy-ins from suppliers that can meet customer requirements at the best cost while achieving the required quality level;
• Maintain excellent communications with internal departments, customers, and suppliers;
• Receive, pick, and ship products, as required;
• Deliver customer orders, as required;
• Continuously improve product knowledge.

Requirements:

• Education: Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field;
• Sales Experience: Pipe, Flange, Valves, & Fitting and/or energy industry;
• Work Experience: mining, industrial, oil field, project supply, and/or fabrication industries;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Clean Driver’s Abstract, required;
• Professional demeanor, selling style;
• Comfortable with technology in general, proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP software;
• Effective communication and negotiation skills in dealing with external and internal customers;
• Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills;
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment medical evaluation and drug test.

Interested applicants may forward their cover letter and resumes in Indeed. We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Comco is respectful of all those who apply and will ensure confidentially of applicant names.

Russel Metals Inc. is working to ensure that all employees are treated fairly. We believe in the principle of employment equity in the workplace, to ensure all employees are equitably represented at all levels of the organization. We also believe that our employment equity program ensures that our practices of hiring and promoting are based on qualifications and ability.

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity, which includes maintaining a fair, equitable, and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Oil & gas: 1 year (preferred)
• sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort St. John, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort St. John, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person