Consultant for Snow & Ice Management (N.America)

Independent Snow & Ice Management Industry Consultant (Canada & USA)

1. Industry Experience
Minimum 10 years in the snow and ice management industry.
Experience with de-icing or snow melting products.

2. Technical Knowledge
Must understand:
Sodium chloride
Calcium chloride
Magnesium chloride
Liquid deicers
Brines
Corrosion inhibitors
Agricultural-based deicers

3. Industry Relationships
Must have existing contacts in:
Municipal winter maintenance
Snow contractors
Landscape contractors
Distributors
Public works departments
Provincial or state DOTs

4. Trade Show Experience
Experience exhibiting or speaking at industry events.
Experience attending SIMA events is preferred.

5. North American Market Knowledge
Knowledge of:
Canadian market
U.S. market
Product positioning
Distributor channels

6. Regulatory Knowledge
Familiarity with:
SDS preparation
Technical Data Sheets
Product claims
Canadian regulatory requirements
Transportation and labeling requirements

7. Preferred Background
Strong preference for:
Former sales director of a deicer manufacturer
Former municipal winter maintenance manager
Former public works director
Former distributor executive
Independent snow & ice consultant
Retired industry executive