Technical sales representative

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Presentation software
• Accounting software
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

• Electrical and electronic equipment
• Industrial machinery and equipment
• Manufacturing and industrial products

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Basic security clearance

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance