Quiksilver Account Representative Job in Edmunton T5J2E7, Alberta Canada

Job Summary/Scope (a brief summary of the purpose of the position):

 

This position is responsible for leading and overseeing Quiksilver categories in the Alberta, Saskatoon, and Manitoba region. This person is directly responsible to manage, develop and market to specialty stores and select chain store retailers. The position requires the ability to forecast, set sales and profit goals, and to drive product initiatives for Quiksilver categories and channels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

·          Manage all aspects of the Quiksilver sales efforts to assigned account base in the AB,SK,MB region

·          Seek out new accounts and business opportunities

·          In conjunction with Marketing Manager to communicate, assist, and support AB,SK,MB regional marketing investments

·          To establish annual sales plan, including setting of targets by account, by season, by division

·          To manage the sales process from sales meetings, receiving samples, initial presentation, through to securing of order to delivery at retail

·          Be accountable for all sales related overhead to include travel and entertainment, samples, etc.

·          To work closely with Quiksilver head office personnel to maximize business opportunities, and account service

·          To assist in office administration, repairs, coordination, etc.

·          To have fun, learn and develop!

What you need to be successful:

 

·          Excellent organization skills, problem solver who follows through on commitments

·          Superior selling skills, with ability to lead and direct accounts

·          Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)

·          Comfortable with figures, correspondence, and technology (familiar with retail math)

·          Achiever who is results-focused, driven, positive attitude   

·          Detail oriented and able to execute projects efficiently and to timely completion

·          Deal effectively with constantly changing priorities

·          Creative, listens to input, applying new ideas and solutions 

·          Communicates effectively through verbal and written transactions

·          Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively
·          Drivers license

If you are interested in applying please send your resume along with salary requirements to johanna.angeles@quiksilver.com .