District Sales Manager (Eastern) - REMOTE

Job Description

If you are a bilingual technical sales professional, looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a dedicated candidate to take on a District Sales Manager (DSM) role located in the Eastern Ontario – Western Quebec Territory, ideally based in the Montreal or Ottawa area. You will be responsible for leading and growing an established territory covering a large geography and a complex customer base. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to join Emerson's Discrete Automation Salesforce, focusing on floor to cloud solutions that include the portfolio of ASCO, Aventics, Controls & Software, Anderson Greenwood & TopWorx. An ideal candidate can excel in this fast-paced, performance-based, multicultural team environment, delivering value to the industries we serve!

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

Sales Strategy and Execution:

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies and plans to achieve sales targets within an assigned territory.
• Identify new business opportunities and market trends and capitalize on them to drive revenue growth.
• Build and maintain a sales pipeline, ensuring consistent follow-up and closure of sales opportunities.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay ahead of the competition.
  
  

Customer Relationship Management:

• Maintain strong relationships with existing distribution and key customers.
• Understand customer needs, provide technical expertise, and offer solutions that align with their requirements.
• Address customer concerns and issues promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  
  

Sales Reporting and Forecasting:

• Prepare regular sales reports, including sales activity, customer feedback, and market trends analysis.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and participate in the annual budgeting process.
  
  

Industry Knowledge and Product Expertise:

• Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies related to the Discrete Automation Group.
• Develop a deep understanding of Discrete Automation Group’s product portfolio.
  
  

Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to customers, showcasing the value proposition of Emerson's products and solutions.

WHO YOU ARE: You are a committed sales professional who ensures accountability and collaborates and builds networks within a growing organization. You instill trust in the customers you serve and develop Win-Win situations for your customers and Emerson by having a strategic demeanor. You show resourcefulness and are resilient at balancing collaborators’ goals.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industrial sales experience
• 3+ years of proven Industrial Automation experience commensurate with the level of this position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and French (Bilingual)
• Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust and close deals.
• Proven understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Technical proficiency with the ability to understand technical issues and troubleshoot problems.
• The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel 25% - 35% with overnight and extended travel days mostly within the assigned territory, but also to other Canadian or US locations.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship now and in the future.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• 3+ years of Industrial experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Fluid Power knowledge/experience
• Proficiency in using CRM software, and sales-related tools.
  
  

OUR OFFER TO YOU:

Flexible Work Schedule - Remote Work Option: This role has the flexibility of a remote work option. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCCP), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson .

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply including women, Aboriginal Peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available at all stages of recruitment, selection, and employment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources or [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.

About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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