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Director, Kool-Ray Aluminum Railing
Location: Based in Dieppe or Richibucto, NB
Kool-Ray, a division of Imperial Manufacturing Group, manufactures and distributes quality aluminum railing, column, and fencing products for the retail, wholesale, and contractor markets. Our extensive product line is easy to assemble and offers solutions for any style and project. For more information about Kool-Ray please visit our website: http://www.koolray.ca.
We are currently looking for a self-motivated business professional who has the skills, abilities and passion to manage our Kool-Ray Aluminum Railing division as if they owned it. You are our ideal candidate if you can lead a multidiscipline team to create and execute business strategies that will result in continued growth of our business throughout Canada and the United States.
Key areas of responsibility
• Grow business profitability
• Ensure customer have the right product assortment to maximize
• Introduce new products & improve existing products
• Manage concise SKU offering
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Combination of analytical and customer relationship building skill set
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Bachelor’s degree in management, marketing, accounting, finance or related field is required. Preference will be given to those who have a master’s degree or professional designation in related field (e.g. MBA, CPA, SCMP). Consideration will also be given to those who have the equivalent education based on experience.
To know more about this opportunity or to apply, please visit our website: http://www.imperialgroup.ca/opportunities.cfm
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MERCHANDISE MANAGER (#702PL)
About Home Hardware Stores Limited
Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada’s largest Dealer-owned cooperative with close to 1,100 Stores and annual retail sales of over $6 billion.
Located near Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario, Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Home hardware has received designations as one of Canada’s Best Cultures and Best Managed Companies and is committed to providing local communities with superior service and quality advice.
Responsible to the Group Merchandise Manager for executing on the plan to buy and the plan to sell for the Plumbing portfolio. Develop and maintain a productive and profitable product assortment to drive retail sales.
Negotiate with vendors to support corporate initiatives and meet sales and margin targets and manage ongoing vendor relationships.
Develop and execute successful promotions and support marketing initiatives.
Effectively lead and motivate the plumbing team to achieve objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
College/University Diploma/Degree in Business and/or Purchasing.
Previous experience as a Merchandise Manager and knowledge of the plumbing industry would be an asset.
Excellent communication, planning, organizational and negotiating skills. High energy with an entrepreneurial attitude.
Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
Interested applicants, please submit your resume to Dayna Weber, Recruitment, Human Resources at hr@homehardware.ca.
Full posting available at www.homehardware.ca.
Phone: 519-664-4975
34 Henry St W, St. Jacobs, ON, N0B 2N0
Deadline: Friday, March 22, 2019
*While we appreciate all applications received, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the hiring process
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National Account Manager: Maxtech Innovations
The Company
Maxtech Innovations was founded on the guiding principles – Innovation, Quality, and Value – In order to maintain these principals Maxtech Innovations takes a strategic stance on defining, defending and marketing its IP around the World.
For over 40 years Maxtech has been an innovator in the tool industry having created and filed 100’s of patents in the DIY and Professional Hardware & Tool Industry. Our product innovation has been sold and licensed to leading retailers like Lowes, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware as well as being licensed by industry leaders under private label and distributed all over the World.
Through years of research Maxtech has developed patented technologies enabling them to become industry leaders in Mosquito and Pest Control Products.
www.maxtechinnovations.com; www.green-strike.com; www.beapco.ca
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Sales Executive (SSE) – the National Account Manager (NAM) is responsible for the day to day duties that support Maxtech’s strategic sales plans specific to the Canadian Mass Merchant, Industrial / Commercial channels.
This position executes tactical plans developed in collaboration with the SSE.
The successful incumbent will ensure that required support documentation, including category analytical data, is produced accurately and timely.
Critical to this position is the support and interaction with cross functional teams, including marketing, sales, forecasting, planning, dealer services and customer contacts within each retail account. The NAM will direct and assist in the sale of all Maxtech, Green Strike and Beapco products to defined retailers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop sales growth initiatives in collaboration with SSE to meet or exceed sales goals
Responsible for nominated Retailers and Industrial / Commercial accounts.
• Conduct market research to determine viable product mixes within national planograms
• Identify opportunities and trends both within Maxtech and from competitive products that might make sense in assigned retailers
• Travel as required by business conditions.
• Develop and maintain working relationship with Nominated retailers and Industrial/Commercial accounts key personnel.
• Work with account teams on online activities, price changes, content, available video and Brand Page opportunities
• Ability to self-start and move forward special projects and sales initiatives in a timely manner
• Provide regular updates on competitive issues and sales activity in the Canadian market
Education and/or Experience
• 5 years of retail National Account Management experience, preferably for consumer products at Mass Merchants and/or Hardware retailers
• Proven success directly managing and selling to national retailers
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills
• Fluent in English / French is an asset but not required
To Apply for this position please send your resume to: hr@maxtechconsumers.com
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