Field Product Specialist - Lower , BC

How Makita supports our team members

• Competitive salary and incentive program
• Commission and bonus opportunities
• Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan)
• RSP Plan
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days

• Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with targeted and strategic end users and end user organizations.
• Undertake product and market research as requested by senior management.
• Participate in events and shows that offer direct access to and with the professional / industrial end user community.
• Prepare monthly reports on activities and sales, that will be shared and communicated within Makita Canada.
• Actively solicit, support and work with strategic dealers on joint end user calls and other initiatives resulting in mutual benefit to the dealer and Makita Canada.
• Provide product training and demonstrations to end users and end user organizations as required.
• Other job-related activities, duties, and projects, as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience in product demonstration/sales.
• Valid/Current Drivers Licence with clean driving record/extract required.

• Experience – construction, trades and/or experience in residential and or commercial building industry.
• Mechanical aptitude with solid knowledge and use of power tools.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  excellent communication (oral and written) in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Interpersonal skills: relate well with people, effective/active listener, collaborate and work well with others.
• Teamwork: works cooperatively and effectively with a wide range of individuals, successfully builds relationships.
• Detailed Orientation: meticulous about managing your time, evaluating your priorities, and accomplishing your goals.
• Proficient in MS-Office;
  Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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

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