outside sales representative

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Electrical contractor.

Tasks:

• Set up and display merchandise on sidewalks, at public events or in stores.
• Show and describe goods or services.
• Conduct market surveys.
• Deliver goods to customers.
• Record customers' orders.
• Provide customer service.
• Use sales forecasting software.
• Resolve product and service related problems.
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support.
• Promote sales to existing clients.
• Identify and solicit potential clients.
• Assess client's needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services.
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service.
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment.

Supervision:

Machining tool operators.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Access.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• MS Outlook.

Sales experience:

• Industrial.
• Trade shows.
• Software.
• Electrical and electronic equipment.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

Internet access.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.