Technical sales representative - wholesale

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
or equivalent experience

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
Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
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
Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
Conduct sales transactions
Prepare and administer sales contracts
Use sales forecasting software
Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
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
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
Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists