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**JOB SUMMARY** The role of a Counter Salesperson is to promote and develop sales opportunities with clients in accordance with company policies and procedures. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **But not limited to** **Duties** - Promote sales to existing clients - Identify and solicit potential clients - Prepare quotes and follow-up in a timely manner to track results - Assess clients needs and resources and recommend the appropriate products and services - Estimate costs of installing products or service - Consult with clients after sale to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support - Proficient in all pertinent areas of the Navision order entry system - Establish work schedules and co-ordinate activities with other departments - May perform other duties pertaining to sales projects **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** - Hardware product knowledge and experience required - Cost and budget management - Strong negotiation skills - Goal and result oriented - Strong customer service skills - Excellent communication skills - Sound understanding of the hardware, door and building construction industry sector **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** - Sales experience an asset - Knowledge of construction industry an asset - DHI certification (will train) - Extensive company training programs to reach sales specialist position - Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Navision Sales Order Entry System/AVAware Quoting System **PHYSCIAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT** - Mainly In an office environment. - Sitting for long periods while working with standard office equipment. - Spend extended hours in front of a computer screen - Lifting of office supplies and materials of up to 80 lbs. - Moderate lighting and variable temperature - Required to enter areas of moderate to extreme noise i.e. the weld shop, warehouse and shipping/receiving - Standing/sitting/bending at varied times throughout the day - Required to go to external job sites #LP