Bilingual Inside Sales Engineer

Summit Search Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial solutions sector is seeking a full-time Inside Sales Engineer in Montreal. This role involves providing technical support to Field Sales Engineers and managing B2B customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of B2B sales experience, strong consultative selling abilities, and be bilingual in French and English. Opportunities for career growth are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of B2B sales experience in a technical or commercial role.
• Strong consultative selling skills and ability to manage customer portfolios.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Bilingualism in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Field Sales Engineers and manage customer accounts.
• Manage the inside sales cycle, including lead qualification and closing sales.
• Build relationships with customers through consultative selling.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and forecasts.

Skills

Consultative selling skills

Customer relationship management

Bilingual (French and English)

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a leading company in the industrial solutions sector. They are seeking a full-time Inside Sales Engineer to provide technical support to Field Sales Engineers and manage a portfolio of B2B customers on-site in Montreal, Quebec.

This is a technical sales role focused on consultative selling, account management, and supporting business growth through inside sales activities. The position offers a clear path towards career growth.

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Serving as inside technical support for Field Sales Engineers and managing assigned customer accounts while developing new business.
• Providing technical selections and application support.
• Managing the full inside sales cycle, including lead qualification, opportunity tracking, quoting, and closing.
• Building strong relationships with customer stakeholders through consultative selling, primarily via phone, video calls, and email.
• Collaborating with internal teams (Sales, Projects, Technical, Service, Business Development) to deliver superior customer value.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records, forecasts, and opportunity pipeline data.
• Supporting energy-saving and process productivity initiatives in collaboration with Field Sales Engineers.
• Participating in occasional customer visits and minimal travel (10–20%) as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of B2B sales experience in a technical or commercial role.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Recognized technical or business qualification, or equivalent experience in a similar industry (engineering degree / diploma preferred).
• French and English bilingualism required.
• Strong consultative selling skills and ability to manage customer portfolios.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work primarily on-site in Montreal, with occasional travel in the field alongside the outside sales team.