Bilingual Outside Sales Representative
The representative is responsible for identifying new prospects, developing accounts, and achieving sales targets within the roofing industry. They must conduct job site visits, provide timely project quotations, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
- On-site
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Apply by Sep 20, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Bilingual Outside Sales Representative Join Our Team at Convoy – Where Your Career Builds as Strong as Our Materials! Founded in 1972, Convoy is North America’s trusted distributor of top-tier construction materials. With over 40 locations in US and Canada, we’ve grown into a leader in the industry, but we never forget the core values that got us here: exceptional products, outstanding customer service, and a genuine commitment to helping our customers thrive. At Convoy, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career-building opportunities. Here, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive, and fun environment where your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and success is something we all share. We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make an impact, bring fresh ideas, and be part of a team that values integrity, hard work, and collaboration. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for your next challenge, Convoy is the place to build something meaningful – for yourself, for our customers, and for your future. Why Convoy Supply? Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people and offering them the chance to advance. Teamwork at Its Best: Success isn’t just about individual effort – it’s about what we achieve together. Commitment to Safety: Your well-being is a top priority, every day. Comprehensive & Competitive Benefits: Robust benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being, and peace of mind, which also include: Employee Assistance Programs and Telemedicine Services Retirement saving plans Employee referral bonuses Paid training and development Paid time off (vacation, sick time and company-paid holidays) Short- and Long-term disability coverage Company car or allowance Gas card If you're driven to make an impact, build strong relationships, and contribute to something that matters — Convoy Supply is the place for you. Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something bigger? We’d love to meet you. Join us and help shape the future of construction, one delivery at a time. Responsibilities Proactively identify prospects and develop new accounts Identify market trends, maintain awareness of competitive activity in the roofing industry and continually evaluate marketing, pricing, and selling strategies Sell products by establishing contacts and developing relationships with a focus on quality and customer service Provide project quotations on a timely basis, maintain project files, and quotation follow up Conduct job site visits on a consistent basis Interact regularly with our major suppliers and keep up to date on all products Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Achieve defined sales targets Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmark state-of-the-art practices; participate in professional societies Ensure excellent customer service for billing, payment, and delivery services Requirements 2-3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in the construction industry, which includes: business development activities including prospecting and networking for potential clients visiting job sites for specifications, products meeting with installers for potential clients Ability to read and understand construction specifications, drawings, and technical data Able to make cold calls and always looking for new sales opportunities within assigned territory Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be able to connect with customers to schedule appointments, discuss new products and pricing Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists Able to work flexible hours beyond normal branch office hours to make contact with contractors. Need to be accessible and responsive to the requests of customers Able to travel, have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record Able to interpret a variety of instructions whether in written, oral, diagram or schedule format Possess basic computer knowledge including Customer Relationship Management - databases, Microsoft Office and Excel Must be bilingual in English and French
What you’ll do
The representative is responsible for identifying new prospects, developing accounts, and achieving sales targets within the roofing industry. They must conduct job site visits, provide timely project quotations, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
Requirements
Candidates need 2-3 years of sales experience, preferably in construction, and must be bilingual in English and French. Requirements include a valid driver's license, the ability to read technical construction drawings, and proficiency in CRM and Microsoft Office.
Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs • Telemedicine Services • Retirement saving plans • Employee referral bonuses • Paid training and development • Paid time off • Short-term disability coverage • Long-term disability coverage • Company car or allowance • Gas card
Listed skills
- Microsoft ExcelPreferred
- Microsoft OfficePreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Business Development
- Prospecting
- Networking
- Construction Specifications
- Cold Calling
- Customer Relationship Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Bilingual English and French
- Project Quotation
- Market Trend Analysis
- Account Management
Job areas
- Sales
- Construction
- Logistics
- Customer Service & Support
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 20, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available