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About the Role
EQ3 is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Trade Representative to join their Retail Team. This role involves developing relationships with trade clients, identifying their needs, and guiding them through the sales process while providing product knowledge to uncover potential trade opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop rapport with trade clients, actively listen to identify needs, guide through sales process, and provide product knowledge to identify potential trade opportunities.
- Network and make connections with new potential clients via cold calls, emails, and in-person/virtual appointments.
- Track and follow up on trade quotes/orders.
- Maintain a database of trade members.
- Act as a point of communication to keep trade clients engaged with the brand and up to date on store events & promotions.
- Support store managers and trade project managers in executing trade promotions and in-store events.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of experience in retail sales, or experience in a design/trade environment is preferred.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Proficiency in retail operations and systems (Point of Sale, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, InDesign).
- Ability to self-motivate, with strong organization and project management skills.
- Ability to work proactively to develop short and long term goals, and then execute them as part of a team.
- Working knowledge of the retail furniture industry.
- Understanding of how to scout designers and turn prospects into clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop a strong working relationship with a diverse range of customers and business partners.
Skills
- Sales
- Client Relationship Management
- Product Knowledge
- Networking
- Cold Calling
- Email Communication
- Appointment Setting
- Database Management
- Project Management
- Retail Operations
- Point of Sale Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- InDesign
- Organization
- Self-Motivation
- Communication Skills
Location
- 222 King Street Toronto, ON
Work Type
- FULL TIME
Experience Level
- 4 years of experience in retail sales, or experience in a design/trade environment
Education Level
- High school diploma/GED
- Post-secondary education in Project Management and retail customer service would be an asset
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexibility
- Competitive compensation
- Benefit packages
- Employee discount program for products
- Wellness plans
- Group banking
- EQ3 Spirit Committee
About the Company
- EQ3 was born in opposition to trends, vowing instead to focus on timeless designs.
- We make furniture not fast, but to last.
- Our greatest hope is to have our pieces passed down like heirlooms.
- We pride ourselves on being innovators in our industry.
- We believe that the more voices and choices we incorporate into our perspective, the better we’re able to find creative solutions for modern life.
- Everything we do is made in consideration of people, of the planet and of our space.