Transportation Sales Specialist

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Transportation Sales Specialist to enhance their Automotive Channel. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your sales and marketing expertise to drive sales of Milwaukee Power Tools and Accessories. You will work closely with distribution partners, utilizing a Mobile Milwaukee Showroom to engage end users and showcase innovative products. Join a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and empowers you to excel in your career while making a significant impact in the automotive aftermarket sector.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sales or marketing experience required.
• University degree or college diploma is necessary.
• Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with distribution partner sales teams.
• Drive POS sales through joint sales calls and product knowledge sessions.
• Track and report all in-field and in-store activities.

Skills

Sales experience

Marketing experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree

College diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. Transportation Sales Specialist in Calgary, Alberta

At TTi, people come for the opportunity and stay for the culture!

Job Description Summary

Position: Milwaukee Transportation Sales Specialist

Reports To: Regional Field Sales Manager - Prairies

Job Description:

TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing, and marketing of power tools, outdoor power equipment, and floorcare products, as well as hand tools and accessories. Our industry-leading Milwaukee brand offers innovative heavy-duty power tools, accessories, and hand tools that are transforming how we work by delivering quality products with exceptional durability. Our dedication to company-wide innovation has led to our cordless leadership position across all product categories. We are fast, nimble, and aggressive, constantly striving to “raise the bar” in everything we set out to do, and actively encouraging those qualities in every one of our employees.

Milwaukee is always in the market for people with the energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to enhance our brand. Milwaukee actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect, ethical integrity, and social responsibility. We firmly believe that our people and our culture are the secrets to our success. We recognize your career path is as individual as you are. Whether you are considering joining us early in your career or you have been in the workforce for years, our priority is to help you meet your professional goals. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest brand in the industry. Milwaukee is a place to accelerate your career.

Position Description

As a Transportation Sales Specialist you will possess a passion for the Automotive Channel, and Automotive Aftermarket End User. This sales position requires great industry and product knowledge and the ability to communicate Milwaukee’s commitment to excellence. You will be responsible for increasing the POS sales of Milwaukee Power Tools, Hand Tools, and Accessories, working closely with our strategic distribution partner’s outside sales teams. A self-motivated approach, and team first attitude are essential to this role.

This role will require successful candidates to drive a Ford Transit Van as their primary vehicle. These impressive vehicles will be Mobile Milwaukee Showrooms, fully equipped with merchandising, and product samples tailored to delight the Automotive Aftermarket End User and put on display our industry leading innovation.

What you will do:

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with our distribution partner’s sales teams.
2. Work alongside distribution sales to target top automotive aftermarket end user sales opportunities through daily joint sales calls.
3. Utilize Mobile Milwaukee Showroom van to facilitate awareness, trial, sale and/or conversion with targeted end users, driving POS through our strategic distribution partner’s members/stores.
4. Work closely with Milwaukee’s Jobsite Solutions team for large competitive conversion opportunities.
5. Independently organize and execute monthly “in-shop” end user product knowledge sessions, and in-branch lunch & learn style product knowledge sessions on existing and new products.
6. Some time spent ensuring Milwaukee planogram integrity, and merchandising excellence in-store.
7. Expedite the resolution of end user problems and issues.
8. Track, document, and report all in-field and in-store activity, initiatives, and successes through daily/weekly submissions.
9. Maintain product knowledge excellence through continued focus on existing and new product training.
10. Work closely with RFSM/NAM/SAM account owners to ensure alignment on quarterly distributors plans.
11. Execute quarterly and monthly plans at the store/member level and with key stakeholders.
12. Other duties as required.

What you have done:

1. 1-2 years sales and/or marketing experience.
2. University degree or College diploma.
3. Must be proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications.
4. Strong communication skills – written, verbal and excellent presentation skills.
5. Takes positive approach and has sense of urgency.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal resources.
7. Requires a valid driver’s license and passport.
8. Ability to travel outside of your local market 50% of the time.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values at TTI. Because of our commitment to a multicultural and inclusive workplace, our people are our competitive advantage. We foster an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and where all employees feel safe to contribute their ideas, share their experiences, and represent their diverse backgrounds to innovate and solve complex problems as one team. We actively support and accommodate the diverse needs of our team, creating an empowering space where everyone can thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled