The Sales Representatives work together with the Makita Canada Inc. team to support the company’s business plan. You will assist the sales team to achieve their sales objectives by managing a specific territory and special accounts within the same area.

The sales representatives will work with all departments throughout Makita Canada Inc. to assist in a smooth transition for the customer ensuring they are satisfied to the best of Makita’s ability.

How Makita supports our team members:

• Competitive salary and incentive program.
• Company car, smart phone, laptop
• Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan).
• RRSP Plan.
• Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days.
• Opportunities for career growth and an Education Reimbursement Program.

What will you work on?

• Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with current and new customers.
• Coordinate activities for customers to ensure they are receiving superior service.
• Assist with overall sales growth for Makita Canada including product and brand conversions.
• Organize product training and demonstration for end users and end user organizations as required.
• Penetrate the mining market in Northern Ontario (Timmins & Sudbury).
• Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
• Keep and submit accurate records of call activities and weekly itinerary and prepare monthly sales reports on your region.
• Participate in events and shows, prepare and present demo days for retail market.
• Other job-related activities, duties, and projects, as assigned.

To be successful you will have:

• Degree or Diploma in Business, Sales, Marketing an asset or equivalent industry experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience in sales and/or product demonstration.
• Valid/Current Drivers Licence with clean driving record, driver’s abstract required.

What you bring to the team:

• Communication skills (oral and written): able to communicate in a clear and professional manner and an effective/active listener.
• Teamwork: works cooperatively and effectively with a wide range of individuals, successfully builds relationships.
• Service Orientation: Provides superior customer focused service based on their needs.
• Planning/organization: ability to prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently, develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner by gathering and analysing the information to develop solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: develops strategies to achieve organizational and sales goals.
• Innovation: meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic knowledge: power tools is an asset (can be learned on the job).

Travel:

• Extensive travel throughout the province and some nationally required.
• Overnight travel will be required.

Salary:

• $52,000.00-$55,000.00 per year plus commissions.

Interested in joining our team? 

Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@makita.ca, with the subject line Sales - ON

We thank all those who apply for employment opportunities with Makita, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Makita Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workplace. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes