Company Overview
Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Central Precast was established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape products, steps, and architectural panels and is a part of The Precast Group which is the largest precast concrete products producer in Eastern Ontario. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations: . Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, under a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront.
The Central Precast, a leading manufacturer of precast concrete products and a dealer of landscaping and masonry products in Eastern Ontario, servicing commercial, industrial and residential clients is currently looking for a full-time permanent Inside Sales Representative
Overview:
The Inside Sales Rep position is a frontline position with extensive interaction with customers, co-workers, drivers, yard and plant personnel. This position also ensures that customers are serviced in a courteous and attentive manner and that orders and purchases are handled properly, accurately and in a timely fashion.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Deliver outstanding customer service at the counter and by phone, handling inquiries, orders, and material calculations with professionalism and care.
- Prepare accurate invoices, delivery tickets, and POS cash logs while maintaining thorough documentation.
- Collaborate with the team to manage inventory, place supply orders, and support stock accuracy through regular updates and physical counts.
- Coordinate customer deliveries with the Dispatcher to ensure timely and efficient service.
- Contribute to the successful implementation and daily use of the ERP system, supporting smooth sales and inventory operations.
- Communicate clearly and effectively across all channels, fostering a positive and solution-focused work environment.
- Champion health and safety practices and support the team with additional duties as needed.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications/Experience:
Education Required:
Other:
- Able to speak English
- Able to provide own transportation to commute to and from the workplace
- Excellent communication skills Bilingual (English & French) is an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Previous Experience:
- Minimum of 2 yrs. experience in inside sales or related position ideally within the building materials or landscape products field
Skills & Competencies:
- Exceptional Customer Service: Understands the importance of listening, responding with care, and building lasting relationships.
- Service-Oriented: Genuinely motivated to support customers through knowledgeable, thoughtful guidance.
- Reputation Builder: Committed to upholding the company’s values through every interaction.
- Team Player: Works well with others, communicates openly, and supports collective goals. Actively contributes to a positive, respectful team culture through collaboration.
- Reliable & Honest: Trustworthy, punctual, and dependable in all aspects of the role.
- Accountable: Takes ownership of tasks, follows through, and learns from challenges.
- Self-Motivated: Shows initiative and a desire to grow within the company.
- Positive Attitude: Brings optimism, resilience, and energy to the workplace.
- Natural Leader: Inspires others through example, integrity, and confidence—even without a formal title.
- Strong Communicator: Communicates clearly and effectively, both with customers and team members.
- Numerical Aptitude: Comfortable working with measurements, quantities, and pricing to help customers plan their hardscape projects.
- Problem-Solving: Helps customers navigate options and provides practical, creative solutions.
- Product Knowledge & Willingness to Learn: Eager to understand hardscape materials, applications, and project planning.
Compensation Offer:
- Salary $50,000 – $70,000, based on experience
- Permanent, full-time, Monday-Friday. During the summer season, the schedule is approximately 44 hours per week, with the possibility of occasional Saturday shifts. In the winter season, the schedule adjusts to 42.5 hours per week.
- Located in Ottawa, Ontario (Hazeldean Road / Bongard Avenue / Trim Road)
- Onsite
Other:
- Competitive Compensation, Group Insurance (Healthcare, Vision care, Dental, Life)
- Retirement Savings plan (RRSP matching)
- Annual bonus
- Free Onsite Parking
- Working with an Industry leader in the Precast Concrete Products space
- Established, growing company with experienced leadership
- Permanent full-time role with comprehensive training and support
At Central Precast, respect, collaboration, service, passion, and dedication are the values that drive us to excel. Central Precast wants to help each employee build a long and rewarding career at the company. We are committed to ongoing career progression and employee development providing targeted on-the-job training, skills development, and job rotation opportunities. If you want to learn and grow, Central Precast is the place for you!
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you currently reside in the Ottawa area?
- Do you currently have access to a vehicle, public transportation is not always readily available?
- How many years of related sales experience do you have?
- Are you prepared to work 100% onsite?
- Are you prepared to work Saturday shifts, as there are rotating shifts required in the summer months?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Work Location: In person
