EDP (electronic data-processing) hardware and services sales representative

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more
• Management information systems, general
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Business

Work setting

• Urban area
• Sales

Tasks

• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• 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
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• 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
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Presentation software
• Salesforce
• iOS
• Electronic mail
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• Programming software

Area of specialization

• Digital media

Sales experience

• Media advertising
• Software

Security and safety

• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Day

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week