Co-op, Sales

Ricoh • Ottawa, ON

8d • CA$39,000 - CA$40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Sales Organization/Team, this position will assist in the development and execution of the Public Sector GO TO MARKET strategies. The Business Development Sales Solutions Specialist will work in conjunction with the Sales management team to support a collaborative approach engaging all stakeholders in the execution of assignments using a skill set that includes effective communication; project management; competitive and customer profiling; data collection and analysis; and demand generation design and deployment (programs, tools and collateral).

The co-op student will either focus on researching, collecting data and analyzing internal processes to improve strategies. Or they will focus on externally researching the public sector industry and improving strategies.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited learning institution in pursuit of a business related degree. Specialization in marketing, commerce, strategy and/or entrepreneurship preferred;
• Have excellent problem solving skills and great work ethic;
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks through to completion under own initiative;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, proactively managing issues and challenges, while promoting open communication, team work and contributing to a positive work environment;
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel);
• Possesses a professional demeanor.
• Bilingual (French and English)

Responsibilities

• Supports the Sales Managers to drive market demand for an assigned portfolio of Ricoh Services by helping to execute on a developed and approved Go To Market Strategy;
• Works with Market Analysts and other resources to collect competitive and customer intelligence in order to identify issues/opportunities to drive demand for Ricoh Services;
• Proactively works closely with Marketing, Sales and Business units to develop sales tools and resources, and communications that create demand and drive sales;
• Collaborates with all Stakeholders (cross-functionally) to design and implement required plans and processes to execute marketing activities;
• Provides Support for Sales Channels as required;
• Provide on-site support for various sales and corporate events;
• Assist with other marketing activities and assuming additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Select the medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage that fits your needs.
• Contribute to your financial security with Ricoh Canada’s Retirement plan, with company matching contributions.
• Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
• Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually.
• Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness such and ongoing personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree