Technical sales representative

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• English, Middle (1100-1500)

Tasks

• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
• Prepare sales or other contracts
• Promote sales to existing clients
• 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
• 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
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• 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
• Work with customers, architects and engineers regarding plans and specifications
• Oversee sales and merchandising of baked goods
• Enforce municipal and provincial regulations

Computer and technology knowledge

• Salesforce
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Area of work experience

• Market analysis

Construction specialization

• Retaining walls

Sales experience

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

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• 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 have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance