sales director (except retail and wholesale)

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Remote location. Various locations. Business services. Information technology. Private sector. General office. Urban area.

Tasks:

• Arrange training for staff.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field.
• Determine strategic planning related to new product lines.
• Establish organizational policies and procedures in relation to sales.
• Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts.
• Organize regional and divisional sales operations.
• Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and retail and other establishments.
• Recruit, organize, train and manage staff.
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs.
• Leading/instructing groups.
• Provide customer service.
• Coaching.
• Manage events.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. 5-10 people. Staff in various areas of responsibility.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Data analysis software.
• Electronic mail.
• Electronic scheduler.
• MS Office.
• Mac OS.
• Presentation software.
• Salesforce.
• Spreadsheet.
• Website creation and management software.
• Word processing software.
• MS Windows.
• MS Excel.

Area of work experience:

Marketing. Product development.

Area of specialization:

E-commerce. Management. Sales. Market research. Project management. Brand management. Strategy. Advertising. Networks.

Specialization/experience (business sales and services):

Negotiation.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Willing to travel. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel overnight. Willing to travel regularly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Work under pressure. Work with minimal supervision.

Own tools/equipment:

Cellular phone. Computer. Internet access. Printer.

Personal suitability:

Ability to multitask. Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Organized. Team player. Time management. Flexibility.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening. Flexible hours. Morning.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Financial benefits:

Bonus. Stocks/shares.

Other benefits:

Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for Indigenous people:

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .

Supports for visible minorities:

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.