Overview:

District Sales Manager (contract)

TELUS is looking for a self-starter with exceptional relationship building and sales skills to join the TELUS Team. Supported by the Regional Manager, the District Sales Manager (DSM) is responsible for the day-to-day program execution within Edmonton / West of Edmonton at a variety of national retailers (Walmart, Best Buy, Apple, etc.) and independent TELUS/Koodo dealers. This includes driving overall sales across all brands within the TELUS family (TELUS, Koodo, Koodo Prepaid, mobility and home services) while ensuring partners are provided with world class support and service.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus
• Benefits – eligible after 3 months of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• 15 days' vacation entitlement (pro-rated in first year)
• 2 personal days
• 4 sick days per year
• One year contract

Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with partners through exceptional responsiveness and quality training
• Educate channel partners on the TELUS and Koodo value propositions, ensuring top of mind awareness of key products and services
• Leverage data to devise overall district strategy and action plans to efficiently service assigned partner locations, ultimately leading to the achievement of sales targets
• Anticipate and respond to challenges encountered by channel partners; appropriately escalate unresolved issues to cross functional partners
• Represent the TELUS family of brands in the district and communities served; provide market specific guidance to internal stakeholders, including gathering and reporting on competitive information

Position Requirements:

• Exceptional people skills: this is a relationship-based role.
• An analytical approach: we leverage data and numbers as part of our overall decision-making process.
• Ability to prioritize: each day brings with it a new set of priorities. We are looking for someone who can regularly prioritize and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• The ability to travel and provide own transportation.
• Located in, or willing to relocate or regularly commute to Edmonton, Alberta
• Comfortable with a flexible and mobile work style:
  • Working from a home-based office
  • Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends when required

Job Qualifications:

• Sales experience including business development, relationship management, achieving sales targets, and selling products through independent channels to the end consumer (retail and/or dealer)
• College or university degree in Business or related discipline is an asset

TELUS has partnered with SPAR Canada Company, the national leader in third-party sales and marketing.

We thank all applicants in advance; only qualified candidates will be contacted. SPAR Canada is an equal opportunity employer. At SPAR, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

SPAR Canada Company is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.