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| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Experience: | 3 Years |
| Education: | College Diploma (2 years) |
Job Description
STIHL Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG in Germany, is a leader in the distribution of chain saws and handheld outdoor power equipment in Canada. We have an immediate opening at our London head office for a fulltime Aftermarket Product Specialist reporting to the Product Manager, Forestry & Accessories.
Key responsibilities:
Qualifications:
We offer excellent working conditions, a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and a company pension plan. If you are interested in applying please email your resume to the attention of the Human Resources Supervisor, STIHL Limited - hr.canada@stihl.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Accessibility accommodation is available in all aspects of the recruitment process. Applicants should make this known in advance.
Key responsibilities:
- Define product strategy to meet corporate growth objectives
- Evaluate new accessory, forestry and safety apparel products for possible market introduction
- Conduct periodic overview and reporting of product sales performance
- Perform regular analysis of pricing structure and product margins
- Gather and compare information on competitive product offerings
- Keep up to date on various regulatory standards and industry practices
- Chair bimonthly product committee meetings
- Update and review seasonal promotions and sales programs
- Prepare and make presentations for major events such as National Sales and Technical conferences, Dealer meetings, etc.
- Work closely with the Purchasing Department to accurately forecast accessories and forestry articles in ERP system
- Foster excellent relationships with cross-functional groups
Qualifications:
- Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in a consumer/professional retail or marketing environment
- Advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Power Point
- High level analytical and decision-making skills
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Flexibility for travel to trade shows and some field visits (15-20 overnights per year)
- Knowledge of the Outdoor Power Equipment industry is an asset
- Bilingualism (French) is an asset
We offer excellent working conditions, a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and a company pension plan. If you are interested in applying please email your resume to the attention of the Human Resources Supervisor, STIHL Limited - hr.canada@stihl.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Accessibility accommodation is available in all aspects of the recruitment process. Applicants should make this known in advance.
