Ad: Market Development Manager - Pro Audio

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. (YC) is the leading brand in music performance, music education, and development of the musical products market in Canada. Established in 1969, YC has established our presence and market share with high quality products in conjunction with our high-quality people and programs that have earned us the status as a trusted partner in music and education.

Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for technical product support on high-end Yamaha digital consoles, loudspeakers, conference systems and installed components for hospitality and entertainment businesses.

The role also entails the procurement and development of new business for these above mentioned systems and the ability to design solutions to fit the customers’ needs.

Responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to

 Providing high-level technical support to our dealer network and their customers.

 Advanced training to dealers, end users and the Yamaha sales team.

 To work with contractors and Integrators on system design and applications.

 Exploring new business opportunities in the commercial install segment.

 Be a Brand Ambassador for Yamaha Professional Audio Solutions and assist in the planning and execution of customer facing events.

 Create content such as videos and comparison charts for training and marketing support.

 To support our Audio & Music Production Product Marketing Manager in various capacities by providing competitive intelligence for market and SWOT analyses to the organization.

 Attending various conferences and Trade Shows representing Yamaha Professional Audio.

To be successful in the role you will need a combination of the following experience and qualifications:

 Deep knowledge and experience on high-end digital mixers including Yamaha TF/DM up to Rivage level consoles.

 High level knowledge of Networked Audio Systems such as Yamaha PMD Amplifiers and MTX and MRX Processors.

 A working knowledge of Unified Communication systems and their applications.

 Dante Certification and experience with control software/hardware such as ProVisionaire, Crestron etc. is also required.

 AVIXA CTS Certification would also be an asset.

 Direct experience using Microsoft Office with advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills is required.

 Demonstrating success translating product specifications into end-user features and benefits is preferred.

 Experience presenting product information to a broad audience, up to and including senior leaders in an organization

 Experience collaborating across multiple geographies and cultures is required.

The ideal candidate will have the following core behavioral/functional Competencies:

• Will, Integrity, Initiative, Challenge, Commitment

• Customer Centric Focus

• Decision Quality

• Strong Organizational Skills

• Works well independently and collaboratively

• Situational Adaptability

• Customer Insights

• Market understanding

• Technical Product Acumen

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender expression or national origin.

We will provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the company’s hiring process. If you are invited to participate in an assessment process, kindly provide your accommodation needs in advance. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide medical/other documentation to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please kindly let us know when submitting your application.

We would like to thank all applicants however only those under sincere consideration will be contacted.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to jobs@yamaha.ca.