District Sales Manager CV

Dana Canada Corp.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Vancouver is seeking a results-driven sales professional to support Dana products through technical training, presentations, and customer engagements.

You will develop and maintain product knowledge, collaborate with internal teams, and drive growth objectives while traveling up to 75% of the time and working non-traditional hours as needed. Join a global leader in driveline and thermal management, partner with product, pricing, engineering, marketing, and training teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or Related Field preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Commercial Vehicle and/or Light Vehicle Aftermarket preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time, with the ability to work non-traditional business hours.
• Driveline and axle product knowledge is a plus.
• Partner with internal Dana teams (product, pricing, engineering, marketing, finance, training) to achieve growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide product, warranty, and applications training in support of sales objectives
• Develop/maintain technical competency for Dana products
• Maintain current knowledge of competitor activities and changes in the market
• Develop sales strategy and objectives to achieve goals as defined in assigned KPIs
• Make product presentations to purchasing, engineering, and other customer representatives
• Respond to customer requests for day-to-day requirements

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales / Business / Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide product, warranty, and applications training in support of sales objectives
• Develop/maintain technical competency for Dana products
• Maintain current knowledge of competitor activities and changes in the market
• Develop sales strategy and objectives to achieve goals as defined in assigned KPIs
• Make product presentations to purchasing, engineering, and other customer representatives
• Respond to customer requests for day-to-day requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or Related Field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in Commercial Vehicle and/or Light Vehicle Aftermarket preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time needed, with the ability to work non-traditional business hours
• Driveshaft and axle product knowledge is a plus
• Partner with internal Dana teams (product, pricing, engineering, marketing, finance, training) to achieve growth objectives
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills

• Ability to work successfully in a matrix environment
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Must be effective in a team environment
• Must be able to demonstrate strong sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain high commitment to customer service while executing multiple project priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, CRM systems
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work with people in pressure situations
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Strong leadership qualities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.