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A leading company in the power tools sector is seeking a Transportation Sales Specialist in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves driving a mobile showroom to enhance sales engagement with automotive aftermarket end users. Ideal candidates will possess strong sales skills, a degree, and the ability to travel as needed, all while showcasing a commitment to customer service and product excellence.
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 :
Build and maintain strong relationships with our distribution partner’s sales teams.
Business Development Managers
Outside Sales Reps
Work alongside distribution sales to target top automotive aftermarket end user sales opportunities through daily joint sales calls.
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.
Work closely with Milwaukee’s Jobsite Solutions team for large competitive conversion opportunities.
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.
Some time spent ensuring Milwaukee planogram integrity, and merchandising excellence in-store.
Expedite the resolution of end user problems and issues.
Track, document, and report all in-field and in-store activity, initiatives, and successes through daily / weekly submissions.
Maintain product knowledge excellence through continued focus on existing and new product training.
Work closely with RFSM / NAM / SAM account owners to ensure alignment on quarterly distributors plans.
Execute quarterly and monthly plans at the store / member level and with key stake holders.
Other duties as required.
What you have done
1-2 years sales and / or marketing experience.
University degree or College diploma.
Must be proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication skills – written, verbal and excellent presentation skills.
Takes positive approach and has sense of urgency.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal resources.
Requires a valid driver’s license and passport.
Ability to travel outside of your local market 50% of the time.