Bilingual in Canada's official languages - French and English strongly preferred.
Prior assignments of significance in Sales, Sales Management and/or Product/Business Management, Commercial Technology and Marketing
A minimum of 10 years' experience with significant time spent in, or in-depth exposure to, the Industrial Gases business or closely related field.
Undergraduate degree required, MBA desirable
Strong leadership, influencing and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to lead a large team of direct reports
"In Ontario, the anticipated pay range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 CAD inclusive of a potential performance linked target bonus. It's important to note that individual compensation packages are determined based on a multitude of factors, including but not limited
Benefits
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (on day 1 of employment)Paid vacation and holidaysLife Insurance (Basic Life - Paid for by Air Products) & Optional Life InsuranceDefined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) at 4% of base payCompany matched RRSP planHealthcare Spending AccountMany more supplemental benefits available.Principles and Accountabilities:Develop and execute sales and operating strategies within the Area leveraging resources and assets to provide Air Products with competitive advantages.Grow profitability and market share through new business development, contract renewal signings and meeting or exceeding pricing targets.Co-develop and/or strengthen sales force processes and capabilities across the team, bringing outside experiences and best practices to improve team performance.Lead and participate in full life cycle of sales, including but not limited to prospecting, pricing, lead generating, presentations, negotiations, in person client meetings, proposal writing, relationship building, closing and account management.Maintain an active presence in the field (50%+ of the time) mentoring, coaching, and developing field bulk and microbulk sales representatives and Central Sales account managers.Apply strong cross-functional working knowledge of Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Commercial Technology, Industry segments, Legal, Operations and Logistics.Drive success at the customer by leveraging an extended team that includes SAMs, Liquid Bulk Account Managers, Commercial Technology, Central Sales, Asset Management, Business Development, Engineering, Logistics, and sometimes global counterparts.Drive strong customer relationships and service level.Manage a team of approximately 6-8 sales representativesHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offPerformance bonus
Additional Information
At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Reimagine What's Possible
Air Products is seeking an Eastern Canada Area Sales Manager to support our goal to be the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world, providing excellent service to our customers. The Sales Manager will report to the Commercial Director and be responsible for driving superior sales performance for a significant area within the existing North Subregion, by coaching and developing his/her direct reports. The position will be field based in Mississauga, Ontario and will support the Ontario and Quebec sales team.
The Sales Manager's role will be to strengthen the regional structure and sales model, build distinctive capabilities among his/her team and increase focus and accountability in the region. Primary performance objectives for the Sales Manager will be to deliver revenue growth (signings) through new and existing customers, ensure high retention/renewal rates and to drive pricing improvement and profitability. This position will partner closely with key stakeholders including General Manager, Business Managers, Commercial Director, Area Managers, Strategic Account Managers (SAMs), Commercial Technology (Central and Field), Central Sales, Asset Management, Onsite Business Development, Engineering, Logistics and Operations. The chosen candidate will possess a sound strategic mindset, field leadership capabilities, the ability to lead and inspire cross functional teams, exceptional influencing skills and a proven track record of driving growth and managing execution through his/her team. This is a high-visibility leadership position and provides an outstanding platform for personal and professional growth.
Air Products · Mississauga, On, Canada