Junior Technical Sales/Sales Assistant

Hillmar Industries Ltd.; Delta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillmar Industries Ltd. is seeking a motivated Junior Technical Sales Representative to support growth by developing new customer relationships, managing existing accounts, and identifying opportunities to increase sales.

The role blends technical understanding with proactive sales skills and a strong customer focus. You will serve as a primary contact for customers, distributors, and agents, handling inquiries, quotations, order processing, and post‑sales service, while coordinating with

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales, business development, or account management experience.
• Experience in a technical, industrial, manufacturing or distribution environment is an asset.
• Ability to develop customer relationships, prepare quotations, negotiate terms, and close sales

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the customer base.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, distributors, agents, and partners.
• Proactively follow up on sales leads, inquiries, quotations, and opportunities.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend products and services.
• Work toward achieving sales targets and business objectives.
• Act as a primary contact for assigned customers and provide timely support.
• Coordinate internally to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Prepare accurate quotations, proposals, and sales presentations.
• Coordinate with Production and other departments to monitor order progress and delivery.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales development

Quotation preparation

Negotiation

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical education or Mechanical Engineering coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Job Title: Junior Technical Sales Representative/ Sales Assistant

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, customer-focused Junior Technical Sales Representative to support business growth by developing new customer relationships, managing existing accounts, and identifying opportunities to increase sales.

The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact for customers, distributors, and agents, providing professional sales support throughout the entire customer journey—from initial inquiries and quotations to order processing, project coordination, and post-sales service.

This role requires a strong combination of technical understanding, customer relationship management, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, commercially minded, and committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Sales:

• Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company's customer base and market presence.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing customers, distributors, agents, and business partners.
• Proactively follow up on sales leads, customer inquiries, quotations, and outstanding opportunities.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products, solutions, and services.
• Work toward achieving established sales targets and business development objectives.

Customer Relationship & Account Management:

• Act as a primary point of contact for assigned customers, providing timely, professional, and effective support.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for additional business.
• Provide comprehensive pre-sales and post-sales support, addressing customer questions and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate internally to ensure customer expectations are understood and fulfilled.

Quotation & Proposal Management:

• Review customer specifications and requirements to determine the company's ability to meet project needs.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations, proposals, and sales presentations.
• Ensure quotations and proposals are submitted within agreed timelines.
• Review product costs, selling prices, and spare parts pricing using historical purchasing and sales information.
• Follow up on submitted quotations and maintain accurate records of sales activities and opportunities.

Order & Project Coordination:

• Coordinate with Production and other internal departments to monitor order progress and provide customers with timely delivery updates.
• Support order processing and follow through on customer commitments.
• Communicate project requirements, delivery schedules, and potential changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure smooth execution of customer orders and projects.

Commercial & Contract Administration:

• Participate in commercial negotiations with customers and business partners.
• Review proposed contract terms and conditions and submit them to the Finance team for review and approval.
• Ensure pricing, quotations, and commercial documentation are accurate and comply with company policies and approval procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Post-secondary technical education or Mechanical Engineering coursework is preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Ideally three years of sales, business development, or customer account management experience.
• Experience in a technical, industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environment is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to develop customer relationships, prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and close sales opportunities.

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CRM systems, ERP platforms, or other sales and order management software is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical business solutions.

Key Competencies:

• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to service excellence.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven with a proactive approach to business development.
• Effective negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong sense of accountability, initiative, and ownership.

Performance Measures & Success Indicators:

Performance will be evaluated based on the following key indicators:

• Achievement of assigned sales targets and revenue objectives.
• Development of new customers and growth of existing accounts.
• Accuracy, competitiveness, and timely delivery of customer quotations and proposals.
• Consistent and effective follow-up on sales leads and outstanding quotations.
• Customer satisfaction, responsiveness, and relationship retention.
• Effective coordination of customer orders, projects, and delivery commitments.
• Compliance with company pricing, contract approval, and commercial procedures.
• This is NOT a commission-based sales job.

Working hours are Mon-Fri 630am-300pm

Must have valid working permit willingness to start on or before November 15, 2026