Job Description

Bilingual (F/E) National Product Manager

Location: Mississauga, ON
Compensation: $100k / $110k + $10k BonusFull Perks + RRSP Plan + PTOTravel: 60% across Canada

National Product Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for ensuring all country and province certifications are obtained and valid

Interictally understand the iCombi, iVario, and iHexagon product lines, along with ConnectedCooking.

Increase the number of projects/organizations that specify RATIONAL as a preferred brand.

Expand and improve relationships with influential commercial kitchen consultants, dealer designers and kitchen planners through networking, presentations, training programs, and participation in industry groups/associations.

Provide ongoing education, training, information and support to consultants on RATIONAL products; become a known, trusted and visible asset for this audience.

Improve ConnectedCooking registrations and online units.

The primary resource for installations, design, and escalation situations nationally

Work closely with the Marketing team on market analysis.

Position RATIONAL as a thought leader, innovator, resource and best-in-class manufacturer.

Provide ongoing RATIONAL product education, training, support and competitive intelligence to equip RATIONAL sales process to interface with consultants and dealer designers; especially during new product launches

Develop and implement consultant/dealer designer business plans in conjunction with sales teams.

Provide in the field assistance to advance relationships with local consultants/dealer designers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage relations with consultants,



dealer designers and kitchen planners

Manage relations across processes

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capability Ability to work in cross functional, team oriented, and results driven organization

Ability to work within a structured sales process Self starter, detail oriented and able to work independently. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in engineering/business

5 - 7 years of previous sales, sales management or business development experience

2 - 3 years supervisory experience

Experience with key account management a benefit

Skilled in the presentation of technically sophisticated manufactured goods

Excellent computer skills (Outlook, SalesForce (or other CRM system), Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Map Point)

Language Skills

Ability to speak, read, write, understand English and French.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Work Environment

At least 60% travel required, typically including continuous overnight stays

Occasional international travel

Why Is This a Great Opportunity
Excellent Opportunity for a Bilingual National product Manager is a recession proof industry within the Equipment industry.

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: CA$ 100000

Salary Max: CA$ 110000

Currency Type: CAD

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📌 Bilingual (French/English) National Product Manager (Ontario)
🏢 npaworldwide
📍 Ontario