Careers
At Duchesne, the pleasure we have at work really makes us want to surpass ourselves.
Jeffrey Brodeur
Packer - With Duchesne since 2018
- At Duchesne, work teams are tighly knit -
Working for duchesne means
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Important Values in Duchesne's Culture
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different departments to work in
4
different ways to apply
95
years of experience ensuring stability
part-time work possible in the plants
a carpooling program
flexible hours
teleworking (in hybrid mode)
4-day weeks are possible depending on the function
a gym
pension fund
group insurance with dental plan
social activities
free coffee and hot chocolate
a well-defined integration plan
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Sales Representative - GTA and South Western Ontario
Job Summary :
Duchesne has recently celebrated it’s 95th Year as a premier Canadian Manufacturer of a diverse mix of Building Materials. It has an opening for an Outside Sales Representative for it’s GTA & Southwestern Ontario Territory (Oshawa on the East, Windsor to West and GTA to Barrie), reporting to the Regional Sales Director Ontario and Western Canada. Duchesne believes that strong customer partnerships are built through face-to-face interaction, which sets the expectation that our Outside Salespeople spend the majority of their days meeting with customers. Partnership is more than selling products. Partnership is built on sharing your market knowledge, understanding your customers growth strategies and helping them achieve their goals. It means being the product and market expert to support your customer in driving their business. This is a combined Hunter and Gatherer Role. As a self-driven salesperson, you have a desire to grow your business through the acquisition of new customers as well as nurturing your current customer base to deliver on your financial metrics.
Main Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute a customer centric sales strategy to maximize Territory Financial Performance
- Perform all activities related to the promotion, sales and service of company’s products and services.
- Responsible for stimulating sales through marketing and competitor understanding among existing and new retail customers.
- Build and maintain strong business relationships;
- Collaborate in setting sales objectives for his/her territory, taking into account established business development objectives;
- Effectively manage and plan his/her activities within his/her assigned territory.
- Responsible for supplying all market intelligence to the company about the clientele, the competition, prices, trends, survey data, etc.
- Ability to travel for both Day and Overnight Selling Trips. Expect to be in customer establishments up to 60% of the time.
Qualifications required :
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Sales or Marketing option, or a relevant combination of training and experience;
- One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience to the position;
- Experience utilizing CRM Reporting systems;
- Holding a Valid Drivers License with an impeccable driving record.
Skills required :
- Good knowledge of the building materials market is considered an asset;
- Strong Computer skills (Office suite);
- Strong CRM skills;
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
- Desire and capability/skills to effectively and efficiently manage multiple on-going sales opportunities and client expectations;
- Highly developed listening skills and good communication skills;
- Willingness to develop an in-depth understanding of our diversified product line;
- Bilingual is an asset but not required;
The Advantages of working at Duchesne :
- Be part of a passionate team of friendly, enthusiastic and committed people;
- Be involved in a number of motivating projects and gain in responsibility;
- Work for a company with a solid reputation dating back over 95 years;
- Competitive salary with ongoing training;
- A full range of employee benefits, including group insurance and pension plan;
- Manufacture building materials for sale throughout North America;
- Have fun working with experienced people who share their knowledge;
- Personalized welcome and integration plan to help you integrate quickly and easily into the various teams;
- Regular social activities.
At Duchesne, every employee is important. I'm proud to be part of that beautiful team!
Wafaa Jdi, CEP, M. Eng.
Project Manager - With Duchesne since 2021
- The pleasure is always at the rendez-vous at Duchesne -
52% of our employees
have been with us for over 10 years
75% of our employees
believe that team spirit is the most dominant value
99% of our employees
like to have fun at work
At Duchesne, what I like is that the days are all different.
Lisa Jetté
Supervisor Customer Service - With Duchesne since 2016
- Recognition is really important here and put forward. -
TO APPLY
Duchesne applies an equal employment opportunity program and invites women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities to apply.
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