Technical sales representative

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: 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
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• 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
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Sales experience

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

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Day

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance