Transportation Sales Specialist

At TTi, people come for the opportunity and stay for the culture

Job Description Summary

Position: Milwaukee Transportation Sales Specialist
Location: Calgary
Reports To: Regional Field Sales Manager - Prairies
Position Level: L2

Job Description:
About TTI Canada & Milwaukee

TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing, and marketing of power tools, outdoor power equipment, and floorcare products, as well as hand tools and accessories. Our industry-leading Milwaukee brand offers innovative heavy-duty power tools, accessories, and hand tools that are transforming how we work by delivering quality products with exceptional durability. Our dedication to company-wide innovation has led to our cordless leadership position across all product categories. We are fast, nimble, and aggressive, constantly striving to “raise the bar” in everything we set out to do, and actively encouraging those qualities in every one of our employees.

Milwaukee is always in the market for people with the energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to enhance our brand. Milwaukee actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect, ethical integrity, and social responsibility. We firmly believe that our people and our culture are the secrets to our success. We recognize your career path is as individual as you are. Whether you are considering joining us early in your career or you have been in the workforce for years, our priority is to help you meet your professional goals. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest brand in the industry. Milwaukee is a place to accelerate your career.

Location: Calgary, AB

Position Description

As a Transportation Sales Specialist you will possess a passion for the Automotive Channel, and Automotive Aftermarket End User. This sales position requires great industry and product knowledge and the ability to communicate Milwaukee’s commitment to excellence. You will be responsible for increasing the POS sales of Milwaukee Power Tools, Hand Tools, and Accessories, working closely with our strategic distribution partner’s outside sales teams. A self-motivated approach, and team first attitude are essential to this role.

What you will do:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with our distribution partner’s sales teams.- Sales Management- Business Development Managers- Outside Sales Reps- Inside Sales Reps- Work alongside distribution sales to target top automotive aftermarket end user sales opportunities through daily joint sales calls.- Utilize Mobile Milwaukee Showroom van to facilitate awareness, trial, sale and/or conversion with targeted end users, driving POS through our strategic distribution partner’s members / stores.- Work closely with Milwaukee’s Jobsite Solutions team for large competitive conversion opportunities.- Independently organize and execute monthly “in-shop” end user product knowledge sessions, and in-branch lunch & learn style product knowledge sessions on existing and new products.- Some time spent ensuring Milwaukee planogram integrity, and merchandising excellence in-store.- Expedite the resolution of end user problems and issues.- Track, document, and report all in-field and in-store activity, initiatives, and successes through daily/weekly submissions.- Maintain product knowledge excellence through continued focus on existing and new product training.- Work closely with RFSM/NAM/SAM account owners to ensure alignment on quarterly distributors plans.- Execute quarterly and monthly plans at the store / member level and with key stake holders.- Other duties as required.

What you have done- 1-2 years sales and/or marketing experience.- University degree or College diploma.-
- Strong communication skills - written, verbal and excellent presentation skills.- Takes positive approach and has sense of urgency.- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal resources.- Requires a valid driver’s license and passport.- Ability to travel outside of your local market 50% of the time.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values at TTI. Because of our commitment to a multicultural and inclusive workplace, our people are our competitive advantage. We foster an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and where all employees feel safe to contribute their ideas, share their experiences, and represent their diverse backgrounds to innovate and solve complex problems as one team. We actively support and accommodate the diverse needs of our team, creating an empowering space where everyone can thrive.