Pro Account Specialist

The What

As a Pro Account Specialist, you will be part of a dedicated team based in the Edmonton, Alberta area and reporting to the Field Marketing Manager. The Pro Account Specialist executes the End User Brand Marketing Strategy. This position focuses on building strategic partnerships with Residential Construction end users, delivering jobsite solutions, exceptional customer service, and driving product innovation. The role also includes managing and supporting regional teams of Field Marketing Coordinators to ensure consistent execution of marketing initiatives and field activities.

The Why
This diverse, purpose-driven Team at Stanley Black & Decker shares a unified passion for creating products, tools and solutions for those who make the world. This role will give you a strong understanding of how a world class Fortune 200 organization creates and implements different strategies across our various commercial brands focusing on performance, customer satisfaction & innovation.
 

What You Will Get to Do

• Serve as the primary field contact for customer service, product knowledge, and sales expertise.
• Visit various jobsites, including residential construction and big box retail accounts within the assigned region.
• Assist the Field Marketing Team at retailer sales events; develop new contacts and close end user conversions.
• Build and maintain relationships with end users at both site and jobsite levels.
• Foster relationships with big box retail Outside Sales Representatives and commercial account managers.
• Support distribution networks to meet large user needs.
• Drive new business development within the assigned region.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Field Marketing Coordinators to optimize field execution and professional growth.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, training sessions, and knowledge sharing to ensure best practices are upheld across the region.
• Act as a liaison between the Field Marketing Manager, ensuring clear communication of goals, expectations, and feedback.

Who You Are 
• College or University graduate
• Experience in sales and or marketing with a record of demonstrated achievements and leadership
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work some weekends as needed
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Creativity and strategic thinking skills
• Proficiency with computer software including MS Word and Outlook
• Valid Driver’s license and Clean Drivers Abstract

What you get

• Anticipated compensation for this role is $75,000-$85,000 in annual base salary.  Salary is based on market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to receive a discretionary sales incentive bonus which at target is equal to 20% of salary.  All bonuses are subject to plan terms and are based on the achievement of defined objectives.  Bonuses are not guaranteed.
• A utility role with independence
•  Opportunity for career advancement with a Fortune 200 Company
•  Competitive compensation & benefits package
• Use of a company vehicle, cell phone & laptop
• Company Perks including: Goodlife Fitness discounts, Employee Discounts on products, and many more!

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors and everyday heroes all over the world.  We’re more than the #1 tools company.  More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment.  More than a global leader in industrial.  We’re visionaries and innovators.  As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go.  That’s where you come in.  Join us!

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. 

Stanley Black & Decker believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit.  We strive to hire employees that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of employees and our communities including but not limited to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, and disability. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek employees who will work respectfully and constructively with differences across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing SBD’s priorities, goals and principles of equity and inclusivity. If accommodation is required at any point in the recruitment process, please contact a member of our Recruitment Team. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, candidates in the final stages will be required to complete a background check which may include a criminal background, credit and drivers abstract check.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire. 

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.