Technical Sales Representative
Turfgrass & Ornamental
Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland, British Columbia
Do you have a passion for turf and are you intrigued by the consultative approach to sales? Looking to build your career in an exciting industry and a world-class organization?
Target Specialty Products, one of North-America’s largest & fastest growing Turf & Ornamental distributors is seeking a passionate, articulate, team-oriented person to join the Canadian sales team. The territory will be Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland in the province of British Columbia. Target Specialty Products (TSP) is a leading North American distributor of turfgrass & landscape maintenance products. We service both the private & public sectors of golf course maintenance, lawn care and sports turf maintenance from warehouses strategically located in BC, AB, ON andQC. We have 15 technical sales reps providing Canada-wide consultation & solution-sales of nutrition, turf chemistry, seed, and specialty product. In total TSP has 80+ turf sales reps across Canada & USA from 40+ conveniently located branch locations. TSP is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California which also services Forestry & Vector Control, Aquatic, Nursery, Structural Pest, and Vegetation Management industries.
RESPONSIBILITIES - What do our Sales Representatives do?
Sales Representatives will join a team-oriented environment where they will proceed through a comprehensive training program to learn and understand our turfgrass and ornamental products.
Team members call on a full spectrum of professional turf market segments. This role enjoys an atmosphere of a charismatic, result-oriented team with individual autonomy, travel, recognition, and rewards for achievement.
- Problem Solve - provide technical support and product information for client inquiries;
- Accountability/ Work well independently – ability to complete responsibilities with other departments & customers to solve issues/concerns with delivery, finance, regulatory & production
- Create new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, leads, referrals and cross selling
- Build partnerships, trust, professional & consultative relationships and collaborate effectively with customers and internal departments to maximize growth opportunities and ensure the delivery of outstanding service solutions;
- Work with key vendor manufacturer representatives to remain current on technical product updates and market programs.
What do you need?
- Bachelor degree or similar in Business or Science relevant to Turfgrass maintenance
- Working knowledge of plant physiology, soil science and plant protection products
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with ability to listen to client needs and
present to both individuals and small groups;
- Must possess good organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Outgoing, energetic and persistent in nature;
- Ability to develop relationship/consultative selling with a strong attention to detail;
- Desire and ability to travel via vehicle to support your geographic territory;
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently from a home office;
- Proficient computer skills; Google as well as Microsoft applications;
- Will be required to obtain any required industry licenses;
- Valid driver’s license/clean driving record;
Why choose Target Specialty Products?
A career with Target is exactly that - a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world class team that rewards high performance.
Professional and Personal Growth:
o We offer an industry-leading compensation package with incentives based on
performance & providing exceptional customer experience;
o Company provided technology package and car allowance;
o Training of the latest industry best practices & professional development path;
o Opportunity to grow - we love to promote from within!
o Excellent health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance;
o Access to long-term disability insurance;
o Wellness reimbursement program;
o Employee assistance program that offers services such as free counseling
services, and other benefits;
Highly-competitive company-matching RRSP contributions
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
Interested applicants apply in confidence to:
Josh Seibel
T&O Sales Manager, Western Canada
[email protected]
306.861.8296
Posting will close: July 24, 2026
Additional Information
Target Specialty Products, a brand of Rentokil Canada, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply for positions. Rentokil Canada is committed to providing accommodation to all applicants and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Please ensure to inform us if you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process.
Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid Class 5 driving license with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience?
Work Location: In person
