Business Development Representative

Job summary

Identify and contact prospective building-material suppliers, showrooms, renovation companies, and construction firms to develop new dealer partnerships through outbound calls, emails, and field visits. Support dealer onboarding and account growth, advise customers on products and pricing, maintain business relationships, and submit weekly sales and market development reports.

Job details

Business Development Representative VanStro Global Supply Inc. | Winnipeg, MB | Full-time About the Role VanStro Global Supply Inc. is a Winnipeg-based supply platform for kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, wall panels and building materials. We are expanding our dealer network across Canada and are looking for a Business Development / Sales Representative to open new accounts and build lasting relationships with dealers, contractors, designers and building-supply businesses. This is a primarily office-based role centred on outbound business development. You will spend most of your time making cold calls and following up with prospective business customers by phone and email, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable making the first call and following it through. The role also includes periodic field visits, where you will meet key customers and prospects in person to build relationships and move opportunities forward. Position Details Full-time Scheduled hours vary with business needs and are not guaranteed Based in Winnipeg, with regional travel required and occasional travel to other provinces Reports to the Business Development team lead Key Responsibilities Identify and contact building-material suppliers, cabinet showrooms, renovation companies and construction firms Make proactive sales visits to develop new dealer partnerships Support dealer onboarding and help grow order volume from existing accounts Maintain long-term business relationships with dealers and project clients Submit weekly sales activity and market development reports Learn our product lines well enough to advise customers on specification and pricing Handle customer and dealer information in accordance with company confidentiality policies Qualifications Legally entitled to work in Canada Sales, channel development or building-industry experience is an asset Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working without close supervision Comfortable with field-based client visits Valid Class 5 driver's licence valid in Manitoba, and access to a reliable vehicle Written and spoken English sufficient to conduct business meetings and prepare written reports Compensation Starting wage: $28.00 per hour. Decreasing to $24.00 per hour after 3 months, and $20.00 per hour at 6 months. This is structured to allow a fair and balanced start to learning the product/position and beginning to earn commissions. Changes will be made in accordance with applicable law and the written employment agreement and will not retroactively reduce commissions already earned. Commission on qualifying sales, paid in addition to the base wage, under the Company's written commission plan, which is provided at the time of hire and may be updated from time to time Commission is not capped On-target earnings: approximately $75,000 per year at target sales performance Overtime paid in accordance with The Employment Standards Code (Manitoba) Group benefits plan available after the probationary period, in accordance with company policy and the terms of the plan in effect Approved business travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company policy Total earnings depend on individual performance and results. Commission amounts are variable and are not guaranteed. Work Environment A mix of office and field work Flexible scheduling On-site parking Casual dress VanStro Global Supply Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and we do not discriminate on any ground protected by The Human Rights Code (Manitoba). Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in any stage of the selection process; please let us know what you need. This posting is a general description of the position and is provided for information only. It is not an offer of employment and does not form part of any employment agreement. Duties, hours, compensation and benefits are set out in the written employment agreement and company policies in effect at the time of hire, and may change from time to time. Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Identify and contact prospective building-material suppliers, showrooms, renovation companies, and construction firms to develop new dealer partnerships through outbound calls, emails, and field visits. Support dealer onboarding and account growth, advise customers on products and pricing, maintain business relationships, and submit weekly sales and market development reports.

Requirements

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada, have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle, and be able to conduct business meetings and prepare reports in English. Sales, channel development, or building-industry experience is an asset; candidates should also be self-motivated, organized, and comfortable with field visits and working independently.

Benefits

• Group Benefits Plan
• Overtime Pay
• Business Travel Expense Reimbursement
• On-Site Parking

Listed skills

• Sales Reporting · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Product Knowledge · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Cold Calling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Outbound Business Development
• Cold Calling
• Sales
• Dealer Network Development
• Account Management
• Customer Relationship Building
• Sales Visits
• Dealer Onboarding
• Product Knowledge
• Product Specification
• Pricing
• Sales Reporting
• Market Development
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Self-Motivation

Job areas

• Sales