technical sales specialist

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

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

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Work site environment

• Heavy equipment
• Industrial/commercial (general)
• Business

Work setting

• Remote location
• 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
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Deliver sales presentations
• Use sales forecasting software
• 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
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Industrial supplies

Computer and technology knowledge

• Salesforce
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Sales experience

• Manufacturing and industrial products

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program