industrial machinery sales representative

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Conduct sales transactions
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Consult with clients after sale 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
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Sales experience

• Industrial equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance