National Sales Director

Martin Sprocket & Gear; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in power transmission components is seeking an experienced outside salesperson to promote and sell components and equipment across Canada. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, significant sales experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The role requires travel (40% minimum) and offers benefits including health insurance and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Supplemental Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Profit Sharing

Competitive Compensation Package

Company Car

Phone

Laptop

Expense Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in development of new business.
• Outside sales with a proven successful track record.
• Familiarity with Power Transmission and Bulk Material Handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell Power Transmission components and Bulk Material Handling equipment.
• Lead and manage regional outside sales team.
• Develop and manage regional sales action plan.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Customer service commitment

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., we remain family-owned and operate on the philosophy: "Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!" Our dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships provide stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment.

Why is it great to work for us?

As an employer of choice, we offer a stable work environment with equal leadership development and career growth opportunities. We take pride in our people and believe they are our greatest asset.

Benefits

• Supplemental Health Insurance provided with premiums paid by the company
• Retirement Savings Plan with Profit Sharing
• Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Company Car
• Phone
• Laptop
• Expense Allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell our Power Transmission components (sprockets, gears, sheaves, and pulleys) and/or Bulk Material Handling equipment (screw conveyors, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, and conveyor pulleys) to an established distributor base throughout Canada
• Lead and manage regional outside sales team
• Develop, direct and manage regional sales action plan and company sales objectives
• Perform product training and sales presentations
• Develop new business while maintaining excellent service for current customers
• Provide technical and non-technical support and services to clients regarding the use, operation, and maintenance of parts and equipment

What are we looking for?

We\'re looking for engaged and experienced individuals who are adaptable to a changing environment, take pleasure in learning, and enjoy working with others.

Key Competencies

• Significant travel across Canada is a must (40% minimum)
• Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Awareness and deep understanding of the Canadian Industrial marketplace
• Familiarity with PT components (sprockets, gears, sheaves and pulleys) and/or Bulk MH equipment (screw conveyors, bucket elevators, drag conveyors and conveyor pulleys)
• Outside sales experience with a proven successful track record of selling to an established distributor base
• Ability to perform Product Training and Sales Presentations
• Experience in development of new business
• Moderate to complex math aptitude; along with a strong mechanical aptitude
• Friendly; with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-management with drive to succeed and achieve goals
• Un-yielding commitment to customer service
• Computer proficiency, plus organizational and multi-tasking skills

Please Note: We do not accept applications from previous or current Authorized Martin Distributors.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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