Director of Sales - Vac Trucks Canada

Brandt is looking for a Director of Sales - Vac Trucks Canada for our Transportation division. This position is responsible for developing, managing and supporting sustained and profitable growth in sales of Brandt’s new lineup of Vac Trucks. The Director of Sales will be responsible to maximize the sales, market share, and profitability in Canada in conjunction with Brandt Territory Managers and Sales Specialist. Duties & Responsibilities First line of contact for the Dealer. Ensure all Dealers are capable of handling the Brandt Vac Truck product line. Participate with Canadian Sales Manager and Canadian Territory Manager in development and implementing plans for growing Brandt sales with dealers. Aid the sales team in achieving Brandt’s product sales growth by providing a high level of product, application, industry, customer and competitor knowledge. Coordinate and participate in delivering ongoing local product knowledge and application training for regional sales and dealer sales teams as scheduled. Driving Sales for Brandt Vac Truck dealer through Peterbilt dealers and Brandt Truck & Trailer. Research and track competitor product pricing levels, activities, programs and tactics. Provide market intelligence and feedback to ensure Brandt’s pricing, programs and marketing strategies are positioned to penetrate new markets and grow existing markets profitably. Identify attachment product development opportunities that promote differentiation, enhance market penetration, and deliver increased profit opportunities for Brandt. Provide insights and input on the right mix of inventory to achieve sales and profitability goals as per BES' business objectives for various product categories. Assist product line asset management goals on turns and aging as well as protection of company assets. Participate in end customer visits with the sales teams as required. Extensive travel throughout the region network sometimes alongside Brandt’s sales teams to actively support direct visits with dealer contacts and their customers (up to 3 weeks in a month). Ensure Dealers locations are educated on all aspects of Brandt Sales, Service and Finance. Assist Dealers locations with any and all sales and marketing opportunities which could include advertising, demonstrations, field days, open hours. Provide input into Sales Program Development and Product Development. Assist in coordinating trade shows and attending trade shows in their territory. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills Must have a strong working knowledge of Vacuum Trucks. Minimum of 3-5 years of sales and/or product or technical support knowledge and experience in heavy construction and Vacuum trucks with manufacturers and/or dealers. Strong organizational and customer service skills. Knowledge of Vac Truck dealers would also be an asset. Capable of basic computer skills, excel spreadsheets, outlook etc. Team player, people person, self-starter and motivated towards goals. A recent drivers abstract will be required. Must be able to obtain or possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr