SUMMARY:   This position is responsible for coordinating the Development of new business opportunities, providing services to existing clients and supporting the external sales team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to all inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner
• Functions as liaison between client companies and operations staff
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of relevant industry product information (i.e. rubber, seals, lubricants, braking, fuel deliver, battery cooling, automotive, aerospace)
• Continually gathers information on local competition and prevalent industry and business climate within the region; communicates information to management and others as needed.
• Ensures that all required client paperwork is complete, accurate and submitted on time
• Provides timely and accurate reports as requested
• Attends and participates in team strategic sales meetings
• Required to travel 2%
• Perform other duties as required or requested by the Director of Sales

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent, one to two years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a self-starter and proactive “go-getter”
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible and innovative team player
• Demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of an organization
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and work flow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages
• Excellent problem resolution and consultative sales skills.
• Prove ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Versatility, flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Proficient on Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Power Point, Web ex, SAP, IQS, ERP Systems, Email, Phone, Fax/Scan.

COMPETENCIES:

• Motivation – sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measure self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
• Innovation – displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets ocher's attention
• Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Customer service – manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to speak or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information and/or use a keyboard.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk
• Continually required to utilized hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, or lift 25 lbs.

SUMMARY:   This position is responsible for coordinating the Development of new business opportunities, providing services to existing clients and supporting the external sales team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to all inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner
• Functions as liaison between client companies and operations staff
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of relevant industry product information (i.e. rubber, seals, lubricants, braking, fuel deliver, battery cooling, automotive, aerospace)
• Continually gathers information on local competition and prevalent industry and business climate within the region; communicates information to management and others as needed.
• Ensures that all required client paperwork is complete, accurate and submitted on time
• Provides timely and accurate reports as requested
• Attends and participates in team strategic sales meetings
• Required to travel 2%
• Perform other duties as required or requested by the Director of Sales

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent, one to two years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a self-starter and proactive “go-getter”
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible and innovative team player
• Demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of an organization
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and work flow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages
• Excellent problem resolution and consultative sales skills.
• Prove ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Versatility, flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Proficient on Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Power Point, Web ex, SAP, IQS, ERP Systems, Email, Phone, Fax/Scan.

COMPETENCIES:

• Motivation – sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measure self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
• Innovation – displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets ocher's attention
• Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Customer service – manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to speak or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information and/or use a keyboard.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk
• Continually required to utilized hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, or lift 25 lbs.