SS&M Looking for Territory Sales Manager, Heavy Duty Division at Alberta Full Time

Specialty Sales & Marketing (SS&M) is a privately owned company founded in 1982 that represents Automotive and Heavy Duty Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, Hardware and Industrial Suppliers from Coast to Coast. Our mission is to maintain a Standard of Excellence as a Sales and Marketing Agency within the industry segments we serve in Canada by providing solutions that exceed both our Vendor Partners expectations and our Mutual Customers’ needs.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Territory Sales Manager is to maximize sales by cultivating and developing new and existing business while ensuring they are aligned with the overall business objectives and goals of Specialty Sales & Marketing.

Key Accountabilities

Develop and make presentations of company products and services to current and potential customers

Achieve annual sales objectives by vendor line

Manage your territory with a focus on a positive ROI for SS&M

Develop and maintain current customer information, sales activity, tasks and opportunities on a daily basis through SS&M CRM Program

SS&M prescribes to End User and Fleet calls a priority for product pull through and brand loyalty

Consistent and regular call activity with all customers based on call cycle classification

Source and develop new opportunities with new and existing accounts

Provides a high quality of customer service by responding promptly to all requests from customers, vendors and Head Office

Participate in sales events i.e. trade shows, webinars, sales meetings and occasionally assist in the development and implementation of sales projects outside the sales territory

Maintain awareness of market trends and product development

Provide customer and vendor assistance which include changeovers, warranty, displays, inventory control, detailing and collection of past due accounts

Attend all product knowledge training sessions

Conduct market research and surveys

Key Competencies

Strong presentation and communication skills both verbal and written

Strong planning, prioritizing and organization skills with an ability to multi-task, and manage time sensitive projects.

Self-starter and able to work independently

Customer focused and motivated and driven by results

Education/Experience

College or University degree in business is an asset

Minimum 2 years in the Automotive, Heavy Duty, Industrial Market

Excellent in Microsoft Suite

Experience using a CRM program

To apply, please email sherri.langfield@specialtysales.ca