Shimano Canada has an immediate opening for an independent sales agency with multiple sales representatives for the Province of Ontario. Brands include Shimano Bicycle Components and Accessories, PRO Bicycle Components and Accessories, PEARL iZUMi Ride, and PEARL iZUMi Run product lines. Substantial travel will be required within the designated region.
Qualifications/requirements:
- Established Sales Agency in the province of Ontario with an outstanding relationship with bicycle retailers
- Minimum 3-years of outside sales experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in Word/Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and savvy in other computer software and reporting programs
- Adapt to fast paced atmosphere
- Interpersonal and analytical skills
Other beneficial/desirable factors:
- Embodiment of the lifestyle and image of brands represented
- Technical understanding of bicycle and running equipment
- Understanding of technical apparel textiles
- University Degree in Kinesiology
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Direct sales of Shimano, PRO, PEARL iZUMi ride, and PEARL iZUMi Run via superior planning and execution
- Maintain and increase sales to existing retail accounts
- Identify and execute on new retail opportunities
- Provide exceptional customer service and follow-up
- Protect, maintain and enforce Shimano Canada’s current position in the market
- Execute Shimano philosophy to promote and maintain Shimano, PRO and PEARL iZUMi image within the territory
- Perform account needs: training, merchandising, assortment planning, advertising support, store ambassadors, while managing a positive relationship with all accounts in the territory
- Provide retail and strategic feedback to the National Sales Manager
- Attend all applicable trade shows, multi-service, retail and sporting events
- Monthly reporting including future forecasting and achieved results
- Achieve forecasted financial sales goals by month and quarter
Any agency that feels it offers the ideal team should apply by forwarding a resume, cover letter and agency profile in PDF or Word format to jobs[at]shimano.com. It is important to quote ‘ON Sales Agency’ in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls are required during the initial recruitment phase by Shimano Canada.
