Sales Representative – Ontario – Orage

Working in a young and dynamic environment, ORAGE offers to its employees a highly stimulating context with motivating challenges.

ORAGE clothing products have great fame in the market and distance themselves from the competition by their look, fashion and technicity. Products are sold and distributed in North America, Europe and Asia. Our head quarter is based in Longueuil (Montreal south shore QC), Burlington (USA), Annecy (France) and Hong-Kong.

To further support our growth, we a seeking for our Longueuil office an experienced:

Sales Representative – Ontario

The mandate

The Sales Representative will manage, sell to and service independents accounts by providing information, support materials, and presenting Orage products. He / She will strive to achieve sales and profitability goals by season as defined by Sales Director. The Sales Representative’s mandate is also to develop & maintain strong customer relationships with buyers, sales associates and all internal partners as well as proactively identify business opportunities.

The responsibilities

Research opportunities for the brand in the Ski, Outdoor, Action Sports and General Sporting Goods distribution channels in his / her territory;
In-store presence; help with in-store presentation, ensure good positioning of products and POP materials, work with buyers and store staff to ensure good sell thru and profitability for retailers.
Elaborate a detailed “road trip plan” as well as a “show schedule” and communicate the progression of plan on a weekly basis to Sales Director.
Work with an allocated budget to create and participate in events to help build brand awareness at retail. (i.e.: Sponsor regional athletes and ambassadors)
Review orders / deliveries and make sure to maximize Orage’s potential within each retailer. Communicate and confirm analysis with each buyer.

The requirements

If you possess a diploma in business, marketing, advertising or you have 3-5 years experience in a similar position, you are the candidate we are looking for! You also need to have good communication skills with outstanding presentation skills and great capacity of negotiation. Please note that the knowledge of the sport / ski industry is an asset.

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