National Sales Manager (2 Vacancies)

Growing market share through leading a team is something that comes naturally to you.  As a fun, pet loving individual you possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.   Your strong leadership skills complimented by your extensive sales experience have been key to your success in supporting teams of experienced sales representatives over the course of your career.  

We presently have two vacancies – one in Canada and one in the US

 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages sales activities with the Sales Representatives, ensuring sales targets are met or exceeded   
2. Grow market share for RC Pet Products Ltd. while staying within outlined budgets.   
3. Accountable for leading a team of sales professionals, including coaching and mentoring to maximize their sales opportunities  
4. Analysis of sales reports and activity logs and creating action plans to achieve / exceed sales plan   
5. Establish and maintain great working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders   
6. Builds programs and promotions to help sales grow and increase our footprint in the retail stores.  
7. Provide input into, and attend, tradeshows as required  
8. Helps manage inventories of all pet related product to ensure that customer needs are satisfied while minimizing the investment the organization has in its inventory   
9. Works with the Director of Sales, CFO and Marketing Manager to develop and manage annual budget related to the sales representatives.
   

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
 

1. Passionate about pets!  
2. Successful previous experience as a territory manager or sales manager in consumer product sales, consistently meeting or exceeding targets  
3. Proven relationship builder with both internal and external customers   Well-developed strategic thinking, conceptual, problem solving and decision-making abilities  
4. Strong leadership, with proven ability to lead a diverse team of sales professionals   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
5. Superior work ethic and self-starter   
6. Good understanding of costing, margins, budgeting and cash flow  
7. Creative and innovative with the ability to appreciate and understand working for a growing business  
8. Excellent organization skills and the ability to execute and manage competing demands   
9. Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word   
10. French as a second language an asset-for Canada  
11. Diploma or University Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration or related discipline an asset  
12. Ability and willingness to travel 1-2 weeks per month (including travel with reps in your area as required)

If interested, please forward a cover letter and resume to jobs@rcpets.com; with subject on e-mail as: “Sales Manager” – Please ensure you note the country of interest (US or Canada) and your name
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.