Sales Director, Canada
This privately held USA company quadrupled their sales in 7 years, up to close to $200MM. They are heavily focused on the Automotive and Transportation Trade, making Seating and Covering for multiple markets, including Tier 1, Tier 2 and OEM’s. They do Cut & Sew Products and Moldable Products. They also operate from 10 plants located across the World. Full Benefits. Travel involved.
We are looking for someone that can Design, develop and implement marketing and sales programs to maximize market penetration and profitability for Canadian markets. We are looking for someone that currently lives in Quebec, is Fluent in French and English and understands PVC upholstery. There will 100% be an existing book of Accounts to manage, but we are also looking for that person that knows how to go out and be a Hunter. There is a lot of room for room for growth of Canadian sales.
Ability to travel coast to coast in Canada.
Ability to travel to industry tradeshows and events throughout USMCA. Will report the EVP of Sales & Marketing.
Duties:
- Sales training & Management
- Product development
- Market analysis
- Pricing
- Goal setting
- Forecast future business
- Monitor & quantify market trends
- Train, coach, evaluate, reassign and discipline employees as required
- Additional duties as required
Education:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years industry experience
- At least 3 years industry management experience
- A track record of success
- Experience with customer channels including Tier 1, Tier 2 and OEM
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, direct and communicate with subordinates, peers and other Management personnel
All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.
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Rush & Company is a full service Executive Search Firm that specializes in the Soft Goods industry.
Included in this industry are the apparel, home furnishings and industrial markets. We work in the fiber, fabric and fashion industry with clients and candidates located all over the world.
All candidates must be able to provide work related references.
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