Sales Business Development Manager

About Us

SCHAEFER Elevator Components Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of SCHAEFER GmbH, a global leader in high‑quality elevator components. With local manufacturing and distribution in Canada, we deliver innovative, reliable and customized solutions for the North American market. Customer satisfaction and technical excellence drive everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking for a Sales Business Development Manager to lead and grow our sales activities across the Eastern Canadian and US-Market. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our International Managing Director, Canadian General Manager and several other business units. This posting is for a new vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for growth and profitability

• Lead, support and develop the sales activity´s

• Identify new market opportunities and strengthen relationships with key accounts

• Collaborate with internal teams in Canada and Germany to deliver customer‑focused solutions

• Represent the company at customer meetings, events and trade fairs across Canada, US and occasionally internationally

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or comparable experience

• 5+ years of leadership experience in sales of technical or capital goods

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, planning and organizational skills

• Proven success in key account management and sales process understanding

• Excellent communication skills and strong customer orientation

• Proficiency with MS Office and willingness to travel regularly

• Industry experience (elevator sector or materials handling) is an asset

• International experience is welcome

Salary & Benefits

70.000 – 100.000 (up on network, potential, experience from elevator industry – car fixtures) + Bonus 20 - 30 % up on the reached goals.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package

• 3 weeks paid vacation annually

• 5 paid sick days per year

• Mileage allowance and covered travel expenses

• Company laptop and mobile phone

How to Apply

If you are a dependable and motivated professional ready to grow with an industry leader, we welcome your application (Resume, Cover Letter). Please apply directly to SCHAEFER Elevator Components Inc. Your application will be handled confidentially and according to data‑protection standards. We are using a candidate management software (Tellent).

AI / Transparency Requirements

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in any part of the hiring or screening process.

All interviewed applicants will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their last interview.

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