
District and A&D Market Manager
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- A&D Market Management
- Develop and implement a comprehensive market strategy to increase Teknion's brand presence and product specification within the A&D community in Vancouver and the surrounding areas.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key architects, designers, and specifiers through regular communication, presentations, and networking events.
- Serve as the primary contact for the A&D community, offering product knowledge, application expertise, and project support.
- Track A&D projects from start to finish, ensuring Teknion products are considered and specified.
- Work with marketing and product development teams to create targeted materials and programs for the A&D market.
- Conduct regular market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive activities within the A&D sector.
- Organize and host A&D events, including product launches, CEU presentations, and networking opportunities.
- District Manager
- Manage all sales activities related to achieving territory sales and profitability objectives, sales forecasting, and business development.
- Identify business opportunities and develop relationships with the customer base, including corporations, and municipal and provincial government agencies.
- Determine, secure, and maintain new network contacts through appropriate associations, increasing Teknion's visibility and presence in the office furniture industry.
- Maintain and enhance business relationships with existing Dealers by meeting with Dealer principals, discussing and implementing ways to improve performance, and educating Dealer personnel on Teknion products and procedures.
- Collaborate with Dealer Sales personnel to increase Teknion sales through new business development.
- Build business relationships with the Architecture and Design Community and their clients by educating them on Teknion's products.
- Stay informed about industry competitors, market trends, product innovations, and market conditions.
- Provide Teknion Management with critical sales information and administrative reports, and keep Head Office updated on market conditions and trends.
- Coordinate and maintain office and showroom administration with support staff, ensuring showroom products are kept current and in order at all times.
- Ensure access to the best possible channels of distribution by continuously searching for better methods to market Teknion products to end users.
- Confer with your immediate supervisor, suggesting changes and improvements in design, pricing, or policy.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the contract furniture industry, with a strong understanding of the A&D process.
- An established network of relationships within the Vancouver A&D community is essential.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving specification within the A&D market.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience in coaching and developing sales professionals.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong business acumen and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be based in Vancouver and willing to travel within the assigned territory as needed.