Account Manager

ABOUT US

• Barricades and Signs is the industry leader for all traffic safety needs in
• Western Canada.  Since 2004, Barricades and Signs has experienced steady growth
• and can support small scale projects to large scale infrastructure needs.  We
• offer a full range of roadside safety products and onsite traffic services to
• our customers.  We treat our employees like our family and with such significant
• growth there is ample room for growth and professional development.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• As a member of the sales team, the Account Manager will be responsible for
• outside sales, business development, and account management with a focus on
• growing sales through existing clients and also new opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acquire new business accounts in your specified territory
• Make sales calls, presentation demonstrations of products
• Follow-up on leads and close new business opportunities
• Provide exceptional customer service by phone, e-mail and in-person
• Provide accurate quotes for sales and rentals
• Ability to communicate with many people on different levels of business
• Process and capture sales and rentals in SAP / HubSpot
• Answer customer inquiries about traffic control regulations and products
• Arrange deliveries for product sales and rentals
• Load trucks for customers and deliveries when needed
• Participate and represent the company at trade shows, seminars and marketing

events

• Ability to present a professional image and interact positively with our

customers

• Interpret tender documentation for accurate project quoting and management
• Perform cold calls in the field and on the phone for sales when necessary
• Have well prepared weekly travel plans set up a month in advance on a

rotational calendar

• Other duties and responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of SAP / HubSpot is considered an asset
• Able to thrive in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum three years of customer service or sales experience
• Good time management with an ability to prioritize and multitask
• Knowledge of road construction and/or traffic control industry is a strong

asset

• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, with the ability

to learn new software quickly

HOURS OF WORK

• The typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm although
• additional hours may be required during busy season (May – October).