Area Sales Manager

Methode Electronics; Chile; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hearing insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

Accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan with company contribution

Job summary

Methode Electronics is seeking an experienced aftermarket sales professional to manage and grow key accounts across Canada, including distributors and OEMs. You will implement the aftermarket sales strategy, build relationships, and drive upgrade sales while maintaining customer satisfaction.

The role requires 5-10 years in B2B sales, a strong technical background in heavy duty vehicle aftermarket, willingness to travel, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in B2B sales, preferably from mining or off-highway equipment.
• Good technical background in heavy duty vehicle aftermarket.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales and profitability targets.
• Experience in mining/construction aftermarket is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain long-term customer relationships across accounts (distributors and OEMs).
• Generate new business in South America, especially Chile and Peru.
• Implement aftermarket sales strategy within the region to deliver performance.
• Drive sales activities and manage partner distributorship and dealer network.
• Identify new prospects and opportunities; expand local distributor network.
• Develop territory business plans, sales targets and budgets; provide monthly reports.
• Create and deliver product demonstrations; close deals.
• Monitor competitors and market offerings; travel as needed.

Skills

B2B sales

Mining aftermarket

Client relationship management

Sales strategy execution

Product demonstrations

Travel readiness

English & Spanish

Job description

• Responsible for maintaining long-term customer relationships, increasing the upgrade sales, and ensuring customer satisfaction across existing accounts. (distributors and smaller OEM’s) Generating new business in South America, especially in Chile and Peru, is an essential part of the role.
• As part of the global team, implement the company’s aftermarket sales strategy within the assigned geographic region to deliver desired performance levels
• Drive the sales activities and manage the partner distributorship and direct dealer network
• Seek new business, identify and analyse new prospects and business opportunities
• Expand distributed network of “local” distributors / partners according to company’s strategies and plans
• Build relationships
• Drive sales growth through end-user visits in cooperation with partner distributors
• Create and implement strategic aftermarket programs
• Develop and conduct product demonstrations
• Close the deals
• Monitor and evaluate the activities and product offerings of the competition
• Develop a territory business plan, prepare sales targets and budget
• Provide a monthly sales report
• Other duties assigned by the superior
• 5 -10 years’ experience in B2B sales, preferably from mining or off-highway equipment
• Good technical background in heavy duty vehicle aftermarket (understand customer behaviour and end-user needs)
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales and meeting profitability and budget goals
• Experience in mining / construction aftermarket business is an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude with commitment to excellent customer service
• Eager to try new sales methods and technologies
• Willingness to travel
• Language skills: fluent Spanish and English

• Responsible for maintaining long-term customer relationships, increasing the upgrade sales, and ensuring customer satisfaction across existing accounts. (distributors and smaller OEM’s) Generating new business in South America, especially in Chile and Peru, is an essential part of the role.
• As part of the global team, implement the company’s aftermarket sales strategy within the assigned geographic region to deliver desired performance levels

• Drive the sales activities and manage the partner distributorship and direct dealer network
• Seek new business, identify and analyse new prospects and business opportunities
• Expand distributed network of “local” distributors / partners according to company’s strategies and plans
• Build relationships
• Drive sales growth through end-user visits in cooperation with partner distributors
• Create and implement strategic aftermarket programs
• Develop and conduct product demonstrations
• Close the deals
• Monitor and evaluate the activities and product offerings of the competition
• Develop a territory business plan, prepare sales targets and budget
• Provide a monthly sales report
• Other duties assigned by the superior
• 5 -10 years’ experience in B2B sales, preferably from mining or off-highway equipment
• Good technical background in heavy duty vehicle aftermarket (understand customer behaviour and end-user needs)
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales and meeting profitability and budget goals
• Experience in mining / construction aftermarket business is an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude with commitment to excellent customer service
• Eager to try new sales methods and technologies
• Willingness to travel
• Language skills: fluent Spanish and English

Benefits and Perks:

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.