Field Sales Representative – Greater Toronto Area

Company Description

At Freud Canada a division of Robert Bosch GMBH, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Located in Mississauga Ontario we are an integral part of a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.

Freud is the industry-leading manufacturer of premium cutting tools and abrasives. Freud manufactures two brands of cutting tools: Freud Tools for the woodworker (www.freudtools.com) and Diablo Tools for the professional construction and remodeler market (www.diablotools.com).

Freud Canada, Inc. is headquartered in Mississauga, ON and is the home of our Canadian Distribution Center as well as most corporate functions.

Freud is the only manufacturer of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain Carbide with titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of titanium and cobalt. By producing their own carbide, Freud has the unique ability to formulate each tool for each specific application, thereby maximizing the cutting life and performance of the tool. Freud’s full line of high-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, and more.

Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 390,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.

This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And use your skills to drive success on a massive scale, with Freud Canada.

Job Description

Freud is looking for a highly motivated recent university or college graduate with a competitive fire to fill our Sales and Marketing position. The individual will be responsible for driving sales of Freud products through product demonstrations, end-user interaction, and in-store merchandising for The Home Depot Account. Knowledge of construction products or power tools is NOT necessary as we provide world-class, hands-on training for all candidates regardless of previous experience. We offer a tremendous career track in sales and marketing focused on growth for our associates. The position will report directly to the Senior Key Account Manager and will have responsibility for an assigned geographical territory. The majority of the workday will be spent on the road working remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for growing Freud POS (Point of Sales) for The Home Depot account within an assigned sales territory
• Planning and executing Freud product demonstrations within Home Depot to gain end-user conversions and grow sales
• Ensuring the integrity of displays (Planograms) of Freud product
• Providing outstanding service to consumers to drive sales of Freud/Diablo products
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with store management and associates
• Strategic analysis of store sales data within territory
• Plan, prepare, and execute special events
• Overnight travel (up to 3-4 days/month) to a secondary territory as well as yearly travel to the USA (as assigned)

Qualifications

• University/College Degree required
• Any prior experience in a sales capacity is considered an asset
• Basic Product Knowledge, power tools and accessories is an asset but not necessary
• Full valid driver’s license and safe driving record required as vehicle will be supplied
• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, with strong time-management and organization skills
• Ability to collaborate with store associates and communicate/pitch to end users
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc)

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Robert Bosch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.