Ratana International Ltd. is one of North America’s leading outdoor furniture specialists. For over four decades, Ratana has offered sophisticated high-end outdoor furnishings in major locations in the residential and hospitality sectors throughout the Canada and the United States. Ratana has been the outdoor living furniture brand of choice for homes, and their comprehensive collection of contract and hospitality specification furniture can be found around the world in 5-star luxury hotels and restaurants that care about the integrity of design and structure. Ratana has built a solid reputation globally showcasing superior quality and timeless designs from our Canadian headquarters in Vancouver to regional offices and showrooms in the United States and Asia.
Ratana is looking for a Sales Specialist to join their dynamic team in the Vancouver head office. The candidate will need to be a motivated self-starter and has the ability to cultivate and nurture key relationships in the hospitality and design industry.
Responsibilities:
- Managing and fostering business relationships in the Vancouver Showroom
- Generating solutions and quotes for clients
- Creating and closing sales
- Prospecting and developing new accounts and relationships
- Providing information and ensuring an outstanding sales experience
- Managing current accounts to ensure company and client satisfaction
- Handling day-to-day customer care
- Managing a team of external sales representatives
- Support and attend business and design industry networking events and activities
- Plan and attend trade shows / design events with the marketing team across Canada and the United States
Requirements:
Ideally the successful candidate should be energetic and passionate about design as well as be able to perform each of his/her duties in a timely and effective manner. The requirements listed below represent the minimum level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary:
- Minimum 1-2 years related experience in sales
- College graduate, Fluent in English
- Excellent computer knowledge and Word and Excel skills
- Exceptional communication skills are essential – both orally and written
- Design or Architectural background a plus
- Attention to Detail
Able to travel within Canada and US
Please send resume to [email protected]