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Outside sales representative

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Sales

Tasks

  • Utilize quantity take-off procedures
  • Review quotations
  • Resolve product and service related problems
  • Prepare and administer sales contracts
  • Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
  • Promote sales to existing clients
  • Identify and solicit potential clients
  • Assess client's needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
  • Conduct sales calls

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS Outlook

Area of specialization

  • Fences

Sales experience

  • Manufacturing and industrial products
  • Construction materials, tools and equipment

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Workplace information

  • On the road job

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Commission
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance