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Director, Strategic Accounts, Canada / Directeur(Ice), Comptes Stratégiques

Applied Industrial Technologies - Canada

L’occasion

Applied Industrial Technologies est un chef de file de la distribution à valeur ajoutée et de la prestation de solutions techniques auprès de clients issus de l’ensemble du secteur industriel. Applied Canada entre dans une nouvelle phase de croissance stimulante, alors que nous bâtissons une entreprise nationale plus évolutive, mieux intégrée et axée sur la performance.

Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance ! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied® is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied® supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services.

The Opportunity

Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider serving customers across the industrial economy. Applied Canada is entering an exciting stage of growth as we build a more scalable, connected and performance-driven national business.

The mandate is clear: accelerate profitable growth, expand share of wallet and position Applied as a trusted, long-term industrial solutions partner.

What You Will Lead
  • Develop and execute a national Strategic Accounts growth plan aligned with Applied Canada’s business strategy and long-term ambition.
  • Build senior-level relationships with existing and prospective customers, becoming a trusted advisor on reliability, productivity, supply-chain performance and total cost of ownership.
  • Lead the pursuit of complex national opportunities, including account strategy, executive presentations, proposals, RFPs, pricing, negotiations and contract closure.
  • Expand customer value by bringing together Applied’s products, service-centre network, digital solutions, technical expertise, repair capabilities and Engineered Solutions.
  • Create disciplined account plans, pipeline visibility and commercial rhythms that drive measurable growth, retention and share-of-wallet expansion.
  • Protect profitable growth through sound deal economics, pricing discipline, contract governance and performance monitoring.
  • Partner across regions, service centres, supply chain, operations, finance, marketing and technical teams to deliver a consistent One Applied customer experience.
  • Use market intelligence and customer insight to identify emerging opportunities across Canada’s industrial corridors and priority sectors.
  • Lead, coach and develop the Strategic Accounts team, setting clear expectations and building a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
  • Establish meaningful goals and key performance indicators, review results, remove barriers and ensure disciplined follow-through.
  • Represent Applied Canada with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders while strengthening the company’s reputation as Canada’s best industrial solutions partner.
  • Model Applied’s core values, Code of Business Ethics and commitment to safety, quality, customer service and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
  • Progressive commercial leadership experience in industrial distribution, manufacturing, MRO, technical services or a related business-to-business environment.
  • A strong record of growing complex, multi-location or enterprise accounts and developing executive customer relationships.
  • Experience leading sales teams, negotiating sophisticated agreements and translating customer needs into profitable solutions.
  • Commercial and financial acumen, including pipeline management, pricing, margin, contracts, forecasting and performance metrics.
  • Strong executive communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around customer outcomes.
  • A collaborative, hands-on leadership style and willingness to travel regularly across Canada and to customer locations.
  • A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or a related discipline is preferred;
    equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
  • Bilingual English and French capability is an asset.
The Leader We Are Looking For

You are a strategic builder and credible commercial leader who creates momentum. You pair customer focus with disciplined execution, see opportunities across the enterprise and know how to turn relationships into sustainable, profitable growth. You set clear expectations, coach effectively, make sound decisions and bring people together to win as One Applied.

Why Join Applied Canada
  • Lead a nationally important growth platform with direct visibility to senior leadership.
  • Shape the next chapter of a respected industrial company backed by the scale and resources of Applied Industrial Technologies.
  • Work with deep technical expertise, trusted customer relationships and a broad portfolio of products and solutions.
  • Help build a high-performance sales engine and capture opportunities across a significant Canadian industrial investment cycle.
  • Join a culture that values accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and customer impact.
L’occasion

Applied Industrial Technologies est un chef de file de la distribution à valeur ajoutée et de la prestation de solutions techniques auprès de clients issus de l’ensemble du secteur industriel. Applied Canada entre dans une nouvelle phase de croissance stimulante, alors que nous bâtissons une entreprise nationale plus évolutive, mieux intégrée et axée sur la performance.

La personne occupant le poste de directeur ou directrice, Comptes stratégiques, dirigera l’une de nos plus importantes plateformes de croissance. Relevant directement de la haute direction, cette personne façonnera et mettra en œuvre la stratégie nationale relative aux comptes stratégiques, approfondira les relations avec nos principaux clients, générera de nouvelles occasions d’affaires et mettra à contribution l’ensemble du portefeuille de produits, des capacités numériques, des services techniques et des solutions d’ingénierie d’Applied afin de résoudre des enjeux complexes pour nos clients.

Le mandat est clair : accélérer la croissance rentable, accroître notre part des dépenses de nos clients et positionner Applied comme un partenaire de confiance offrant des solutions industrielles à long terme.

Ce que vous dirigerez
  • Élaborer et mettre en œuvre un plan national de croissance des comptes stratégiques, aligné sur la stratégie d’affaires et les ambitions à long terme d’Applied Canada.
  • Établir des relations avec les membres de la haute direction de clients actuels et potentiels, et devenir un partenaire-conseil de confiance en matière de fiabilité, de productivité, de rendement de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et de coût total de possession.
  • Diriger la poursuite d’occasions d’affaires nationales complexes, notamment la stratégie de compte, les présentations à la haute direction, les propositions, les appels d’offres, l’établissement des prix, les négociations et la conclusion des contrats.
  • Accroître la valeur offerte aux clients en réunissant les produits, le réseau de centres de service, les solutions numériques, l’expertise technique, les capacités de réparation et les solutions d’ingénierie d’Applied.
  • Élaborer des plans de comptes rigoureux, assurer la visibilité du portefeuille d’occasions et instaurer des cadences commerciales favorisant une croissance mesurable, la fidélisation de la clientèle et l’accroissement de notre part des dépenses des clients.
  • Protéger la croissance rentable grâce à une saine gestion économique des ententes, à une discipline rigoureuse en matière de prix, à une gouvernance efficace des contrats et à un suivi continu du rendement.
  • Collaborer avec les régions, les centres de service ainsi que les équipes de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, des opérations, des finances, du marketing et des services techniques afin d’offrir une expérience client uniforme selon l’approche « One Applied ».
  • Utiliser l’information sur le marché et la connaissance des clients pour repérer les occasions émergentes dans les principaux corridors industriels et secteurs prioritaires du Canada.
  • Diriger, encadrer et développer l’équipe des comptes stratégiques en établissant des attentes claires et en favorisant une culture de responsabilisation, de collaboration et de haut rendement.
  • Établir des objectifs pertinents et des indicateurs clés de performance, examiner les résultats, éliminer les obstacles et assurer un suivi rigoureux des engagements.
  • Représenter Applied Canada auprès des clients, des fournisseurs et des parties prenantes internes, tout en renforçant la réputation de l’entreprise comme meilleur partenaire de solutions industrielles au Canada.
  • Incarner les valeurs fondamentales d’Applied, son Code d’éthique professionnelle ainsi que son engagement envers la santé et la sécurité, la qualité, le service à la clientèle et l’amélioration continue.
Ce que vous apportez
  • Une expérience progressive en leadership commercial dans les domaines de la distribution industrielle, de la fabrication, de l’entretien, de la réparation et des opérations, des services techniques ou dans un environnement interentreprises connexe.
  • De solides réalisations en matière de croissance de comptes complexes, multisites ou d’envergure nationale, ainsi que dans le développement de relations avec des clients de niveau exécutif.
  • Une expérience en direction d’équipes de vente, en négociation d’ententes complexes et en transformation des besoins des clients en solutions rentables.
  • Un sens aigu des affaires et des finances, incluant la gestion du portefeuille d’occasions, l’établissement des prix, les marges, les contrats, les prévisions et les indicateurs de performance.
  • D’excellentes aptitudes en communication, en présentation et en influence auprès de la haute direction, ainsi que la capacité de rallier diverses parties prenantes autour des résultats attendus pour les clients.
  • Un style de leadership collaboratif et concret, ainsi que la volonté de voyager régulièrement partout au Canada et de se rendre chez les clients.
  • Un baccalauréat en administration des affaires, en génie ou dans une discipline connexe est privilégié. Une combinaison équivalente d’études et d’expérience pertinente sera également considérée.
  • La capacité de communiquer en anglais et en français constitue un atout.
Le profil de leadership recherché

Vous êtes une personne stratégique et rassembleuse, reconnue comme un leader commercial crédible qui sait créer un élan. Vous combinez une forte orientation client à une exécution rigoureuse, repérez les occasions à l’échelle de l’entreprise et savez transformer les relations en croissance durable et rentable.

Vous établissez des attentes claires, encadrez efficacement les équipes, prenez des décisions éclairées et rassemblez les personnes afin de réussir ensemble selon l’approche « One Applied ».

Pourquoi vous joindre à Applied Canada
  • Diriger une plateforme de croissance d’importance nationale offrant une visibilité directe auprès de la haute direction.
  • Contribuer au prochain chapitre d’une entreprise industrielle respectée, soutenue par l’envergure et les ressources d’Applied Industrial Technologies.
  • Travailler avec une expertise technique approfondie, des relations clients fondées sur la confiance et un vaste portefeuille de produits et de solutions.
  • Participer à la mise en place d’un moteur de vente à haut rendement et saisir les occasions découlant d’un important cycle d’investissement industriel au Canada.
  • Vous joindre à une culture qui valorise la responsabilisation, la collaboration, l’amélioration continue et l’impact auprès des clients.

You Will Be Part Of a Stable And Established Company With Consistently Strong Performance And Growth. We Encourage You To Contribute Fresh New Ideas. Here Is Just Some Of What We Have To Offer

  • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development
  • Company supported community involvement opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.

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