Current Openings :

Job Title : End User / Product Application Specialist

Makita Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Makita Corporation, is a provider of premium power tools and outdoor power equipment supported by a superior sales, service and distribution network. For more details about our products our services and our company please visit www.makita.ca.

Makita Canada Inc. currently has a vacancy in Calgary, Alberta for an End User / Product Application Specialist.    

Key Responsibilities:

• End User / Application Specialist will add value to the relationships between Makita Canada and the end user community in Canada.
• End User / Application Specialist will establish, maintain and grow relationships with targeted and strategic end users and end user organizations in Canada.
• These relationships will result in the overall sales growth for Makita Canada; sales growth in specific and targeted products and product categories; establishment and maintenance of formalized end user programs; and successful execution of product and brand conversions.
• End User / Application Specialist will undertake product and market research as requested by senior management.
• End User / Application Specialist will participate in events and shows that offer direct access to and with the professional / industrial end user community in Canada.
• End User / Application Specialist will keep accurate records of call activities and sales successes related to target products and/or brand conversions. These reports will be shared and communicated within Makita Canada for follow-up and replication in other regions. These reports will be summarized in a monthly report.
• End User / Application Specialist will actively solicit, support and work with strategic dealers on joint sales calls and other initiatives resulting in mutual benefit to the dealer and Makita Canada.
• End User / Application Specialist will provide product training and demonstrations to end users and end user organizations as required.

 Time Allocations:

• End User Calls / Joint Sales Calls / Conversion Activities (90% of time)
• Targeted / Professional / Industry Shows / Events   (10% of time)
• Travel requirements of End User / Application Specialist will vary depending on the location of their assigned territory; extensive overnight travel will be required.

 Qualifications:

• Ideally, 2-5 years of product demonstration or sales experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience as a power tool user.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact with a wide variety of end users and customers.
• Degree or diploma an asset.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office are required.

Makita Canada Inc. offers a competitive base salary ($45,000 range dependent upon qualifications and experience), a generous quarterly bonus/commission structure; pick-up truck (including associated operating costs); notebook computer and cellular phone; full travel and work-related expense reimbursement; and a generous company-paid benefits program and group retirement plan. 

Interested, qualified candidates should email resumes (including salary expectations) prior to January 4, 2019, to s.parent@makita.ca

We thank all candidates for their interest but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.  No telephone calls please.   

Job Title : Tool Repair Technician

Makita Canada Inc. a provider of premium power tools, has an opportunity at the Factory Service Centre in St. Leonard, Quebec for a…

TOOL REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Full Time

An ideal candidate should have a mechanical aptitude and a background in customer service.  Responsibilities will include customer service (both in person and over the telephone) as well as hand-on repair of the full line of Makita power tools.  Makita Canada offers a competitive salary and a great work environment.

Please send resumes to:     d.erskine@makita.ca 

We thank all candidates for their interest but advise that only those being interviewed will be contacted.  No telephone calls please.