technical sales representative

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work site environment:

Business.

Work setting:

Business services.

Tasks:

• Estimate costs of installing equipment.
• Prepare sales or other contracts.
• Promote sales to existing clients.
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
• 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.
• Deliver sales presentations.
• Conduct sales transactions.
• Prepare and administer sales contracts.
• Use sales forecasting software.
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates.
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support.
• Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support.
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions.
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services.
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services.
• Provide customer service.

Type of product:

Industrial supplies.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Electronic mail.
• Database management.
• MS Excel.
• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

Type of industry experience:

Energy.

Sales experience:

• Electrical and electronic equipment.
• Industrial equipment.
• Industrial machinery and equipment.
• Marketing.

Security and safety:

Reference required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.

Own tools/equipment:

Internet access.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Initiative.
• Positive attitude.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Workplace information:

Hybrid.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site amenities.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.
• Travel insurance.