CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Job description

Leyman Distributors (a division of Northern Metalic Sales) is Grande Prairie’s premier hose manufacturer and distributor. We provide hoses for a wide array of applications and offer a large inventory of quality hose, fitting and related accessory options for all sectors of industry.

Overview:

We are currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Account Manager/Hose Specialist.

Specific Responsibilities include:

The primary responsibilities of the Account Manager/Hose Specialist are, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maximizes sales performance, acquires necessary resources, and develops strategies to achieve business targets.
• Identifies and maximizes all sales and market development opportunities for Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Industrial hose, fittings and adapters.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction, troubleshoots and resolves customer challenges in a timely manner.
• Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations with respect to lost sales opportunities to continually improve upon sales results.
• Establishes effective lines of communication with management to ensure sufficient resources are available/acquired to meet customer requirements and timelines.
• Stays abreast of product developments and relays appropriate information to key stakeholders.
• Improves and increases brand awareness for the company within the community.
• Supplies after sales technical support to customers as required.
• Performs all work in an ethical manner, compliant with company policies.
• Travels within assigned sales territory.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications include:

• 3-5 years of outside sales experience, preferably with account management experience in an Industrial Hose Shop
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Hose Shop Operations experience considered an asset.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Basic understanding of the Oil &Gas Industry, Pulp &Paper, and Forestry Industry (considered an asset)

Working Conditions:

• Able to drive to remote locations within assigned territory for sales meetings and customer visits.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50lbs

Tasks and Hazards for Review:

• Forklift Use
• Ladder Usage
• Dealing with Customers

Standard Operating Procedures for Review:

• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Working Alone
• Office Ergonomics
• Fatigue Management

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• RRSP Matching
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance

Job Type:

• Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday – Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grande Prairie, AB : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)