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About Mainland Construction Materials

Since 1970, Mainland Construction Materials (Mainland CM) has delivered high-quality aggregates and relationship-based services across Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. From backyard projects to major infrastructure like the South Fraser Perimeter Road, Mainland CM is proud to support communities with products that build lasting value. Mainland CM is now seeking an Aggregate Sales Representative to join the team.

Rooted in small-company values and backed by big-company capabilities, Mainland CM is built on integrity, collaboration, and customer growth. With a sales-driven culture, the company prioritizes long-term relationships, safety, and environmental stewardship. Integrity, pride, and respect define every client and employee interaction, while a progressive culture encourages innovation and career growth.

The Role:

The Aggregate Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales growth, developing strong customer relationships, and expanding Mainland’s presence in key markets. This role blends business development, account management, and technical product knowledge to deliver value to customers and ensure Mainland CM remains the supplier of choice for construction aggregates.

The Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of accounts while seeking opportunities to expand market share.
• Build relationships with customers through face-to-face contact, including site visits, champion the sales strategy and continually look for new opportunities.
• Understand the competitive landscape, know competitors, market trends, and potential new entrants, seeks to fill gaps when necessary, makes customer centric based decisions.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, be accountable for an accurate sales pipeline and forecasting net new revenue.
• Build instant rapport with customers, move past gatekeepers, and connect directly with decision makers.
• Contributes to a sales culture that values transparency, accountability, excellence, customer service, and satisfaction.

The Requirements:

• 3–5 years of proven sales experience, ideally in aggregates, construction materials, or a related industry.
• In depth understanding of the construction sector and aggregate products is an asset, familiar with customer specifications and how to meet them effectively.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven mindset with a strong work ethic and motivation to exceed targets.
• Self-starter who thrives independently and values teamwork and collaboration.
• A reputation for integrity, trust, and ethical decision-making.
• Highly organized with excellent time and process management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) has experience with CRM systems.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours when customer needs require it.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Our goal at People First Solutions is to hire top performers for our clients. To this end, our selection process is thorough, enabling us to collect very detailed information. We base our selection process on Topgrading®, a proven method that allows our clients’ to effectively match top performing candidates to key leadership roles. As well, we integrate TalentSorter®, a behavioural science based assessment tool to help companies hire for “fit.”

If you possess the fundamental skills, experience and education required to be successful in this role we invite you to provide a cover letter and résumé in PDF, in confidence to either Bob Murray or Adrienne Giffen.

Bob Murray – bob@peoplefirstsolutions.com – 604.803.4377

Adrienne Giffen – adrienne@peoplefirstsolutions.com – 604.209.8023

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role.