Key Account Manager

Company Description

THE BEST NEED THE BEST.

Known as "The Game Changers”, Diablo Tools (www.DiabloTools.com) elevates the market by providing Best in the World and Best for Our World cutting tool and power tool accessory solutions for professional users. With innovation at the forefront of everything we do, Diablo Tools continues to “raise the bar” by bringing the most advanced technology to the portable tool market that increases quality and performance and saves our users time and money. Diablo Tools is committed to providing first-class technology that makes dominates the jobsite but also makes it safer. Our innovation, however, is not the only thing that sets us apart from the competition – our people do, too. At Diablo Tools, we pride ourselves on putting “People First.” We cannot be the Best without the Best. That’s why we onboard the Best talent and continue to invest in them through ongoing training and recurring professional development opportunities. We are proud to provide a culture that is innovative, supportive, fun, connected, and nurtures growth for our people. We strive to be the best for our end-users and the best for our team – so Join the Best, today!

We are expanding our Key Account Sales team and are looking for an extroverted, highly motivated, and driven Sales Professional with 6+ years of sales experience. This is an amazing opportunity to take your competitive fire and win with THE BEST. Our future-forward approach in everything we do is what separates us from the rest. We Lead, Never Follow.

Basic knowledge of construction products and power tools is not necessary. We provide a world class, hands-on sales and product training program for all candidates regardless of previous experience. We offer a tremendous career track in sales and marketing focused on development and growth for our employees.

Are you hungry, ready for immediate impact, excited for a challenge? Change your future forever by joining the Best!

Job Description

Primary responsibility is to gain 100% market share within your categories, channels and markets and to implement strategic approaches to deliver monthly, quarterly and yearly sales goals.

• Effectively develop programs and sales strategies for National Accounts and Regional Retailers as assigned with the purpose to convert, promote and consolidate key categories to Freud / Diablo.
• Strategically manage ongoing relationships with customers via account planning and sales forecasting processes
• Support existing National Accounts through direct sales to larger locations and development of others through direct interaction with inside and outside sales staff
• Provide all customers with product knowledge support, demonstrations and quality business recommendations
• Participation in all National initiatives and strategies
• Collect and communicate information about field activities such as competitive applications, product trends and strategic pricing to the General Manager as required.
• Assist sales team by attending trade shows, grand openings, dealer events and conduct product demonstrations.
• Assist with store planning marketing promotions, merchandising, and planogram integrity

Qualifications

• College/University degree required 
• 6+ years of relevant experience managing key accounts and/or regional partners in a pressurized environment
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc).
• Highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines Candidate is organized and systematic with managing their workload
• Power tool/Power tool Accessory knowledge/experience an asset

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Freud Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.