you a person who enjoys challenges and making a difference in the world?
Me to We is a new
kind of social enterprise for people who want to help change the world with
their daily choices. Through our media, products and leadership experiences, we
support Free The Children’s work with youth creating global change. Every trip,
t-shirt, song, book, speech, thought, smile and choice adds up to a lifestyle
that’s part of the worldwide move
ment of we.
ME to WEseeks a Director of Sales, Youth
Trips to lead the department and grow sales of ME to WE’s
international youth trips. This individual will develop sales strategy, oversee
the implementation of strategy, and be responsible for operations of the
department, ultimately accountable to achieving sales targets. As a natural
leader, this role manages a team of individuals and reports to the Global Head
of Trips at ME to WE.
The success of this
role is measured (at both the departmental and organizational level) by the
number of youth engaged and retained in ME to WE Experiences and ultimately
achieving year-end sales targets. ME to WE seeks a strong leader who will
continually strengthen these sales objectives while maintaining a focus on team
development.
There is a three (3)
month probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month period, all staff
members are offered a health plan including dental and Employee Assistant
Program. Salary is to be negotiated. The position is based out of ME to WE’s
office in Toronto (225 Carlton Street).
While resumes are
important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team and culture.
We will consider resumes on a rolling basis and would like the right person to
join us as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Share
vision and drive activities to reach department and organizational
objectives - Accountable
to the organization for its monthly and annual sales targets. - Responsible
for monitoring the health of the sales pipeline order to ensure sales
targets can be achieved. - Achieve
maximum profitability by effectively identifying and implementing
strategic sales plans while also analyzing sales trends and results - Proactively
manage changes in strategy, anticipate potential crises, devise
contingency plans and solutions - Participate
as an active member of the ME to WE Director Team; uphold highest level of
professionalism, work with other Directors to drive organizational
objectives - Continuously
liaise and collaborate with other department Directors and Associate
Directors to drive growth and organization success - Maintain
a consistently high standard of customer engagement and relationship
building with maturity and professionalism - Establish
customer satisfaction and loyalty with our existing clients - Motivate,
educate and lead a team of sales coordinators - Find
personal satisfaction in activities and responsibilities available in the
job; enjoying the essence of sales work, embracing and cultivating the ME
to WE culture
Skills and
Qualifications:
- Successful
completion of a Bachelor degree or Master’s degree in a related field - Previous
Sales, Business Development and Client Management experience - Entrepreneurial
spirit with a sales-driven mindset and the ability to lead - Proven
ability to problem solve and multi-task during high-stress situations - Sound
judgment, decision-making and analytical skills - Excellent
oral and written communications skills, highly organized, and demonstrated
professionalism - Previous
experience with customer service - International
travel experience an asset - Calm
and confident demeanor, strong ability to develop rapport with both youth
and adults over phone and email - Personal
values that match ME to WE and FTC core values - Experience
working with basic word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel)
and CRM systems (Salesforce) - Has
valid driver’s license - Must be
eligible to work in Canada
What makes
ME to WE unique…
ME to WE is filled
with passionate, driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists,
this means we work late, set high goals and exceed them, and then push hard the
following year to beat and exceed last year’s goals of empowering youth to
change the world.
If you are inspired
and excited by collaboration, making friendships with the most incredible
people, unique additional responsibilities like working on our We Days and your
personal values align with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
ME to WE sincerely
thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will
be contacted.
How
to apply
Please apply at: http://www.metowe.com/about-us/careers/?ccmsPage=1&itemid=7155030
