product manager

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto seeks a skilled individual to manage sales operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, with responsibilities including leading sales teams, strategic planning, and overseeing marketing efforts. Candidates should have experience in the green economy sector and must possess strong communication skills. This position is based on-site with no remote work options. Health benefits included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant position.
• Strong knowledge in marketing and product development.
• Experience in green economy sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales team and manage negotiations of sales contracts.
• Plan and evaluate activities of sales departments.
• Recruit and train staff for sales operations.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce

SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Database software

Project management software

Statistical software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Private sector
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
• Urban area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Arrange training for staff
• Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
• Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
• Establish organizational policies and procedures in relation to sales
• Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts
• Organize regional and divisional sales operations
• Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and retail and other establishments
• Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Leading/instructing groups
• Provide customer service
• Coaching
• Manage events
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Business diagram software
• Database software
• Electronic mail
• Electronic scheduler
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Human resources software
• Inventory control software
• MS Office
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Presentation software
• Project management software
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Salesforce
• Spreadsheet
• Statistical software
• Website creation and management software
• Word processing software
• MS Windows
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Marketing
• Product development

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Communications
• E-commerce
• Management
• Sales
• Market research
• Project management
• Brand management
• Strategy
• Advertising
• Networks

Business sales and services experience

• Negotiation

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Computer
• Internet access
• Office equipment and supplies
• Printer

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits