Job Title : Sales Representative and Marketing Designer
Organisation : Maintenance 1A Plus Worker Co-op (1A+)
www.maintenance1aplus.blogspot.com
Reports to : Board of Directors
Gross Salary : $ 41,000
Position Type : Full Time – One Year Contract
Location : Ottawa-Gatineau
Starting date : As soon as possible
Do you want to be an integral part of a vibrant and innovative social enterprise?
1A+ was founded in 2007 by five immigrant workers in the cleaning sector. 1A+ offers services in cleaning offices and buildings and operates as a social enterprise. This social enterprise is based on the fact that the immigrant workers have been repeatedly dissatisfied with the working conditions offered in the private sector. In order to avoid these injustices, the primary objective of the founders is to create a work environment attractive to newcomers to make use of their past experiences. Consequently, the founders have developed a new approach of direct relationship with customers, in which contracts are made between clients and workers without an intermediary based on the values of respect for the environment and commitment to fair work. 1A+ has just received a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, in order to support its initial start-up phase.
Job Summary
Qualified candidate will be responsible for all sales activities in the Ottawa and Gatineau region. He or she will manage quality and consistency of service and product delivery and will be in charge of leading and implementing a creative marketing strategy.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Present and sell the services of the company to the potential clients.
2. Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets.
3. Follow up on new referrals resulting from field activity.
4. Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing campaigns.
5. Identify new sales opportunities
6. Develop and create all marketing tools, including preparing presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
7. Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services.
8. Write and edit documents in order to ensure consistency and accuracy regarding grammar, punctuation, syntax and acceptable business style.
9. Co-ordinate the company staff in order to accomplish the work required for closing sales and delivery services; including coordinating schedules of cleaning employees.
10. Establish and maintain current and potential client relationships.
11. Collect and audit payments.
12. Manage customer services through quality checks and other follow-up techniques.
13. Identify and resolve client concerns, including dealing with complaints by phone and in-person.
14. Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
1. Has excellent communication skills in both Canadian official languages: English and French. Spanish and additional languages are an asset.
2. Has some specific sales experience, including knowledge of advertising and promotion techniques.
3. Has ability to persuade and influence others, ability to develop and deliver presentation, ability to create, compose and edit written materials. Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. This work requires your own laptop and exceptional computer skills.
5. Knowledge of the cleaning industry & worker owned co-ops is an asset.
6. Shared belief in the values of 1A+ and its social mission of providing employment to new immigrants is essential.
Application Process
For a detailed job description, see www.maintenance1APlus.blogspot.com
Competition Closing Date: Please send a resume, a cover letter and the names of two references to maintenance1APlus@gmail.com by Friday, January 7th, 2011 at 11h 59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
In your cover letter, please describe how your skills, experience, and interests would contribute to meet the primary objective of 1A+ and describe your level of spoken and written English and French.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
