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# Multi Family Key Account Manager (1026) at Trail Appliances Ltd.

- **Company:** Trail Appliances Ltd.
- **Location:** Surrey, BC
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/trailappliances/6a06a429-8a6a-4246-baa7-2c2b961d2f96

## Job description

Working at Trail Appliances means joining an entrepreneurial-minded, driven team dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Trail Appliances is the leading independent appliance retailer in Western Canada. We’re a fast-growing company with over 500 employees in British Columbia, spread out over 10 showrooms, 3 Outlet Centres, 3 distribution centres, and 4 offices in BC's major markets. Join our team of trailblazers!

Our core values: Integrity – We do what’s right, even when no one is looking. Improvement – We do it well. Then we do it better. Caring – We put ourselves in others’ shoes. Authenticity – We like people, not pretense. Determination – We kick down walls.

As a Multifamily Key Account Manager, you will build and grow strategic relationships with residential developers, general contractors (GCs), and multifamily builders to secure appliance business across new construction projects, including condominiums, townhomes, and purpose-built rental developments.

This is a proactive, relationship-driven B2B sales role that requires a strong understanding of the construction and development lifecycle. You will engage key decision-makers early in the process, identify upcoming project opportunities, influence product specifications and purchasing decisions, and position Trail Appliances as the preferred appliance partner from project planning through completion.

Success in this role comes from developing a strong pipeline of future projects, building trusted relationships with industry stakeholders, negotiating and securing business, and working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver exceptional service throughout the project lifecycle. You will balance new business development with growing existing accounts, with a focus on long-term partnerships, revenue growth, and market share.

## What you will be doing

- Meet and exceed sales and revenue targets within assigned permits and territory
- -Generate business by visiting customer offices and building sites, and contacting builders, developers, designers and other industry contacts (road time is expected)
- Prospect and develop new accounts while maintaining sales within existing accounts, in order to achieve monthly sales and revenue targets
- Manage full cycle customer relationships, including prospecting, contracting, payment, delivery, and post-delivery follow up, generating residual, repeat, and referral business
- Facilitate solutions to customer inquiries and issues in a prompt and professional manner
- Provide clients with accurate and timely product specifications
- Act as a “go to” for all accounts. Build relationships by providing exceptional service
- Organize time logically and efficiently so as to maximize productivity and daily sales output

## Experience & Skills Required

- Excellent relationship builder
- Consultative sales approach
- Proven track record of exceeding targets
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Great communicator – verbally and written
- Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, Farsi or Punjabi is an asset
- Results and solution focused, with strong problem solving and time management skills
- Comfortable working in any environment from construction site to a boardroom
- Capable of understanding a dynamic, growing marketplace
- Ability to manage inter-departmental communications in order to achieve shared objectives
- Ability to communicate the company’s core value propositions in an effective manner, in order to create a distinct advantage in the marketplace.

## INDHP

We inspire possibilities, make shopping ridiculously easy, and help create special moments at home. Are you ready to meet your team?

## About Trail Appliances Ltd.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Trail Appliances Ltd. is Western Canada’s leading independent appliance retailer, selling home and kitchen appliances from over 55 brands, complemented by in-house delivery and support.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held, Family-Owned)
- **Headquarters**: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 1974
- **Founders**: The Broderick family (founders; the business remains family-owned)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Retail (Home Appliances)
- **Target Customers**: B2C (homeowners, renters), B2B (builders, developers, interior designers), and SMB (property managers).
- **Mission/Purpose Statement**: To enhance the quality of life for Canadian families by creating special moments at home — making shopping ridiculously easy and inspiring possibilities.

## Products & Services
- **Retail Sales**: In-showroom and online sales of refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers, and small appliances from 55+ brands (e.g., Miele, Bosch, Samsung, LG). Includes design consultations, financing, and a free premium delivery service.
- **Builder Division (Single Family, Multi-Family, Apartment Replacement)**: Project-based sales and specification support for new construction and multi-family developments.
- **Designer Sales**: Dedicated relationship-based support for interior designers and architects, including early-stage project specification and product sourcing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not disclosed; employs 307 people ([LinkedIn](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/trail-appliances)) — down 1.3% year-over-year.
- **Notable Investors**: No institutional investors — the company is family-owned.
- **Growth Signals**: 50+ year legacy, trusted as Western Canada’s top independent appliance retailer. Active hiring: 21 open job postings (up 61.5% year-over-year, as of late 2025). Recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Operates 10 showrooms, 3 clearance centres, and 4 offices.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Local Expertise, National Scale**: A family-owned independent with showrooms full of thousands of appliances and a well-trained team — “so buying appliances is as easy as using them.”
- **End-to-End Service**: In-house delivery, customer support, and appliance technicians. This vertical integration reduces friction and builds loyalty.
- **50+ Years of Trust**: Strong reputation in British Columbia, with many employees staying 10–15+ years, and a deep network with builders and designers.
- **Family Culture**: “We're entrepreneurial, driven, and maybe a little appliance-obsessed.” High staff retention and a people-first ethos differentiate from big-box competitors.

## Strategic Focus
- **Deepening Builder & Designer Relationships**: Active hiring for District Sales Manager (Multi-Family Builder Sales) and Designer Sales roles shows priority on business development.
- **Operational Excellence**: Investing in logistics, delivery, and warehouse operations to maintain “stress-free delivery” and “fast, reliable service.”
- **Talent Attraction & Retention**: Actively growing headcount (job postings up 61.5% YoY), with emphasis on learning & development and a supportive culture.

## Why Work Here
- **People-First Culture**: “Caring, integrity, innovation, authenticity, and determination” are cornerstones. Many employees stay for 10, 15, even 30+ years.
- **Hybrid/On-Site Mix**: Roles range from on-site (warehouse, delivery, sales support) to hybrid (e.g., Senior Credit Manager) and permanent office positions. The Richmond HQ operates on a hybrid schedule for eligible roles.
- **Growth & Development**: 50th anniversary celebrations highlighted a strong commitment to learning and development. Roles span sales, operations, logistics, finance, HR, and leadership.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation and benefits package. Free premium delivery for customers is mirrored by investment in delivery teams (real-time tracking, in-house fleet). Perks include a family-oriented atmosphere and entrepreneurial spirit.
- **Awards & Recognition**: regularly delivers exceptional results and is recognized as “BC’s Most Loved Appliance Retailer.” Work environment is low-pressure and supportive.

## Sources
1. [trailappliances.com - BC Careers Page](https://www.trailappliances.com/bc/p/careers)
2. [Lever.co - Trail Appliances Job Board](https://jobs.lever.co/trailappliances)
3. [LinkedIn - Trail Appliances Company Page](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/trail-appliances)
4. [trailappliances.com - BC Homepage](https://www.trailappliances.com/bc/)
5. [Workable - Trail Appliances Job Board](https://apply.workable.com/trail-appliances-2/)

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