No.  774

Channel Sales & Marketing Manager; high-tech medical devices

Territory: U.S and worldwide

Salary: $55,000.00 to $70,000.00

Monthly commissions + bonus: $0.00

Quarterly commissions + bonus: $0.00

Annual commissions + bonus: $0.00

Car allowance: To be determined

Public relations expenses: All reasonable expenses to be reimbursed

Other benefits: *Full medical and dental benefits, paid 50% by employer *Profit sharing plan based on both individual performance and company performance *Vacation 2 weeks during 1st 12 months( prorated) and 3 weeks thereafter *Closed the week of Christmas *Respect for other religous holidays *Great work life balance *Great work environment *Opportunity to participate and work on company strategy and make an impact (very inclusive environment)

Company profile

Our client manufactures laboratory equipment that is sold worldwide to universities, labs and pharmaceutical companies. They are in search for a Channel Sales and Marketing Manager who is a real team player and able to wear many hats. Your role consists of managing the distribution network worldwide, managing a direct sales team, marketing and direct sales to top customers. Consider yourself a player/coach. You have a unique ability to influence company strategy, have a voice that is heard and report directly to the President.

Training:

*On the job training provided but must have medical devices background

Requirements

Academic: *An interdisciplinary education that combines Life Sciences and Technology and includes a university degree in Engineering, Physiology or a related discipline *An MBA would be an asset *Graduate Degrees in Biomedical Engineering and/or the Life Sciences would be an asset

# years of experience: *3-5 years of experience in technical sales & marketing

Language: *Excellent English language skills (written & spoken) *Fluency in French, written and spoken an asset *Other spoken languages an asset

Transferable contacts: N/A

Transferable knowledge: *Knowledge and experience working with an international distribution network is an asset

Travel (time): *10% overnight travel

Other: *Outstanding communication and inter-personal skills *Management skills and an aptitude for leading teams *The ability to work both autonomously and with a group *You have a lot of initiative *Can translate custmore needs to internal engineering staff

Function

Development vs maintenance (%): 70% vs 30%

Road vs Office: 10% vs 90%

Other 1: *Manage and train distributors who are located internationally-offer assitance to them with their customers *Lead and manage a small sales team located in Canada and the US

Other 2: *Establish and tweak marketing initiatives *Establish and develop relationships with our North-American customer base

Other 3: *Work on and work with corporate identity and brands, you coordinate the promotion of our products via printed and electronic media *Analyze and act on sales reports

Other 4: *Attend trade shows and international scientific conventions *Works hand in hand with other managers and teams, you participate in placing and launching new products and exploring business development opportunities

Posting date: 6/23/2010 12:02:57 PM

Contact: Dawn Williams