District Sales Manager (Brantford, ON, CA, N3S 7R4)

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?WHAT TO EXPECTAs an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team as a District Sales Manager. You will be working remotely out of your home office and will be responsible for traveling to and selling Gates products throughout the assigned territory. You will be responsible for selling and promoting the Gates Fluid Power and Power Transmission product lines. Your territory will be British Columbia. Your goals will include meeting or exceeding an annual sales quota along with achieving specific strategic initiatives which align with higher level organizational goals. You'll use a consultative selling approach, your technical expertise, and ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with both distributors and end users towards these goals. You will research customer needs and develop an understanding of their applications, then apply the proper Gates technologies to improve their overall cost of ownership and productivity. You'll work in collaboration with an amazing group of individuals at Gates, across all business functions.Key responsibilities (to name a few):Developing and executing growth strategies for both existing accounts as well as new prospective customers. Accelerating growth of new Gates products and solutions. Pursuing opportunities to expand our business in new markets. Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments within our target markets. Making regular sales calls to pursue and discuss opportunities, providing training and other technical support, and increasing overall mind share. Following up on leads (both self-generated and provided through marketing initiatives). Timely and accurate utilization of our CRM systems. Developing and maintaining short, mid, and long-term sales plans. Communicating high value sales activity to contribute to effective product and service planning. Providing top-quality, Gates customer service for all clients and prospects. Monitoring and communicating competitive activities to identify opportunities and/or countermeasures.ABOUT YOU3 years of progressive sales experience or equivalent industry knowledge High school degree or equivalent work experience is required. College degree in a business or engineering field is preferred. Experience in selling Fluid Power and/or Power Transmission products is highly preferred Firm understanding of the MRO business is preferredCRM experience is preferredMust be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to drive long distances for extended periods of time Relocation is not provided Travel required for this position is 50-70%This role is for an open vacancy.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages an area or multiple teams within a plant or corporate functionAdapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challengesDecisions are guided by policies, resources and business plan; receives moderate guidance from direct managerIntegrates industry best practices in own area to the achievement of objectivesIdentifies and resolves moderately complex business problemsDecision making involves compiling and organizing information and selecting best option from a range of alternatives, and put forward to Senior Management's approval, wherever necessary.Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume and timeliness of objectivesGuided by departmental policies, resource requirements, budgets and business planImplements, Interprets and executes policies; makes process modificationsGuides, influences and persuades others internally and/or externallyWhy Gates?Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.Work EnvironmentGates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national orig