technical sales specialist - imports

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Agribusiness/agricultural business operations

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Agricultural machinery
• Industrial/commercial (general)
• Livestock
• Farm

Work setting

• Various locations
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare sales or other contracts
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
• Conduct sales transactions
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
• 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
• Provide customer service
• Negotiate offers from suppliers

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Agricultural products processing

Area of specialization

• Marketing strategy development

Sales experience

• Agricultural equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative

Benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)