JF Fabrics is growing again …
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, JF Fabrics Inc., operating for over 40 years, is the leading Canadian Wholesaler / Distributor of Home Decorative Fabrics, Trim, Drapery Hardware, Wallpaper, and Rugs.
JF sells to over 17,000 customers throughout North America. The diversified customer base includes; Interior Designers, Decorators, Upholsterers, Retailers, Furniture Manufacturers, Department Stores, Restaurants, Hotels, Health Care Facilities, Hospitals, Nautical, and Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers.
JF is committed to providing the highest level of quality and service to our customers. We do so by offering a vast selection of in-stock products coupled with the highest level of personalized customer service. Continuous improvement is a focus throughout the organization.
About The Role
The Sales Manager is a sales leadership position with a solid line to the SVP of Sales and Marketing and a dotted line to the Principals’ of the company. Located in Oakville ON, CA, this position will require travel and interaction with internal leadership teams across all business lines and with external partners on a day-to-day basis.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the senior leadership team to identify and create the business strategy and execute the plan to strengthen existing national client relationships. Manage, support and grow sales nationwide. This includes, managing our Brand Ambassador ensuring effective team-selling culture promoting innovation and inspiration as effective sales growth tools.
A fundamental measure of success for this position will be meeting North America’s business development benchmarks and creating sustainable revenue growth. The successful candidate will have extensive upper management sales experience.
Description
Coach, develop and lead a growing team of 25+ high-performance sales professionals. Provide clear objectives and performance guidance. Identify areas for improvement and growth within each territory. Ensure Brand behavior and policy adherence.
Reinforce annual department targets and execute within approved operating limits; attain goals and objectives. Ensure margin / profitability targets are met and aligned with the business direction.
Develop, manage and execute strategic sales plans to meet current and future sales requirements. Coordinate with other sales and operational teams as required.
Attend to Sales customers daily requirements
Ensure that specific knowledge transfer is conducted in a safe and efficient manner and that appropriate company personnel are trained to develop strategic relationships with key clients and industry trade groups for existing product lines.
Provide field training for direct and non-direct sales staff.
Achieves sales goals associated with revenue and profit targets.
Sets strategic approach to identify and pursue growth opportunities and holds their direct and dotted line teams accountable for the execution.
Identifies function and department issues, problems, and opportunities to support continuous process improvement initiatives.
Drives utilization of JF Fabrics tools and processes (i.e., Customer portal, toolkits apps and digital catalogues)
Provides accurate reporting and forecasting of sales demands to the entity leadership team and to regional and/or global sales leadership.
Manages the development of new methods, processes, and procedures; resolves highly complex issues.
Requirements
1. Continually foster team culture with and between business functions and departments
2.Maintain ongoing knowledge of industry trends, regulations, advanced sales/marketing concepts, and company products and platform offerings
3.Ability to travel as and when required
4.Viewed as a team player who also possesses the independence of thought and opinion to provide candor and honesty when making key business decisions
5.Passionate about business results, with a strong sense of accountability, metrics, and ownership. Strong organization and prioritization skills
6.Strategic thinker balanced with a grasp of details who has their pulse on the market.
Abilities and Skills
1. Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
2.Understanding and familiarity with Client Relationship Management systems
3.Commanding presentation and public speaking abilities
4.Effective negotiation, time management, decision making, and follow-up skills
5.Active engagement in industry and/or community activities
6. Proficient with MS office
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, while utilizing appropriate safety techniques and equipment
Why Join Us?
JF Fabrics is family run with a corporate mindset. We foster a culture of supporting personal and professional growth in addition to offering a multitude of benefits to employees and is a great place to call home.
- A hybrid environment approach that keeps the best interests of our staff and our clients in mind
- Generous benefits plan including Health Care
- Full support for continuing education
- A global team of industry leaders focused on employee retention, client growth, industry innovation, and collaboration
Compensation
Base Salary commensurate with experience, Medial, Dental, Life Insurance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person
