Bilingual Technical Sales Representative

John Brooks; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration including base salary + incentive

Paid personal day program

Generous benefits package

Job summary

John Brooks, located in Montreal, Quebec, is looking for a Bilingual Technical Sales Representative to provide field sales support for its Spray & Valve products. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong technical aptitude.

The role involves establishing and maintaining relationships with customers while meeting sales objectives. Benefits include a competitive remuneration package with medical and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of outside sales experience in industrial spray and/or valve products.
• 3–4 years of experience with industrial system review and calculations.
• Valid driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide field technical sales support to customers.
• Prospect and generate sales opportunities.
• Service existing customers and support territory growth.

Skills

Fluency in French and English

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical aptitude

Education

Post‑secondary degree or diploma in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP and CRM software systems

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Department: Spray & Valve

Territory: Quebec province, all the South of the St‑Lawrence river

WHAT DO WE DO?

We create solutions for the people who keep our world flowing. For over 80 years, John Brooks Company has been solving fluid handling challenges for customers in various industries/markets across Canada by providing a diverse selection of engineered products and innovative system designs, focusing on customized solutions consisting of filtration, pump, spray, and valve products.

THE ROLE

The Bilingual Technical Sales Representative is responsible for providing field technical sales support to customers of John Brooks Company in various markets and industries. The incumbent will be responsible for consultative field sales activities – both generating and closing sales opportunities, necessary to maintain and grow business for Spray & Valve products. Technical Sales Representatives are responsible for overall customer satisfaction, while meeting or exceeding the territory sales and profitability targets.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide top quality field technical sales support to customers for spray and valve products, systems, and automation
• Prospect and generate sales opportunities and leads
• Establish and maintain professional business relations with new and existing customers
• Service existing customers and support new territory growth
• Visit customers to review products & applications, evaluate and recommend custom solutions to suit individual customer needs
• Perform CRM management
• Participate in joint calls with management, suppliers, and other division representatives
• Continuously learn about suppliers, factories, and virtual solutions

Requirements

Essential

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in a technical field
• Fluency in French and English (oral and written)
• Minimum 1–3 years of outside sales experience – industrial spray and/or valve products (preferred)
• 3–4 years of experience with industrial system review and calculations
• A hunter mindset with strong technical aptitude and a general understanding of industrial processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships
• Excellent time management, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Advanced computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong presentation skills and experience preparing professional PowerPoint decks
• Valid driver’s licence
• Demonstrated alignment with John Brooks values: customer first, ownership/accountability, respect, performance excellence, integrity, and innovation

Desirable

• Working knowledge of industry products, systems, and applications
• Working knowledge of ERP and CRM software systems

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast‑paced environment in a dynamic competitive industry
• Daily customer and inter‑departmental/branch communication via telephone calls, faxes, emails, and virtual meetings
• Exposure to deadlines, multiple demands and priorities, multi‑tasking, and interruptions
• Day travel to customer & supplier sites – approximately 60–75%
• Long‑distance travel and overnight travel as required – approximately 20% of total travel
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on occasion

Benefits

Competitive remuneration including base salary + incentive, competitive vacation, paid personal day program, generous benefits package that includes coverage for medical, dental, paramedical and vision, company group RRSP with employer matching, annual health & wellness subsidy, monthly car allowance and mileage reimbursement program, company‑provided iPhone, iPad, and laptop.

FUN FACTS

• The average employee tenure is 9 years
• Celebrations of achievements by way of formal service awards, employee achievement awards, and milestone birthdays
• Regular social events and gatherings to foster togetherness and fun

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate's request.