Sales Engineer

Consilium Safety; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to expand its Gas, Fire, and Flame Detection Systems across Canada. This role focuses on high-risk sectors like marine, industrial, and energy, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving safety technologies. As part of a global leader, you'll identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and utilize your technical sales expertise to achieve sales targets. Join a collaborative and innovative culture that prioritizes professional development and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to make an impact in a growing industry, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health Care Benefits

Pension Plans

Continuous Training

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Proven ability to generate and close new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within your territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.

Skills

Technical Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

2-5 Years of Technical Sales Experience

Tools

CRM Systems

MS Office 365

Job description

Consilium Safety Group is a world-leading provider of fire and gas safety technologies for the marine, energy, transport, and building sectors. Established in 1912 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, the company operates over 55 offices worldwide, committed to innovation and safety.

About Consilium Safety

With over 1,000 employees across more than 30 countries, Consilium Safety specializes in advanced fire and gas detection systems for high-risk environments. Our mission is to protect lives, the environment, and critical infrastructure.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sales Engineer to expand our Gas, Fire, and Flame Detection Systems across Canada, focusing on sectors like marine, industrial, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a global leader in life-saving safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and develop new business opportunities within your territory.
2. Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
3. Conduct client visits, virtual presentations, product demonstrations, and negotiations.
4. Participate in industry events, trade shows, webinars, and learning sessions.
5. Collaborate with distributors, engineering firms, and contractors.
6. Utilize our CRM system to track leads, interactions, and sales forecasts.
7. Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and technologies.
8. Achieve or surpass sales targets and KPIs set annually and monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or 2-5 years of technical sales experience in marine, industrial, or energy sectors in Canada.
• Proven ability to generate and close new business opportunities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and customer-focused.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, MS Office 365, and other business tools.
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• Fluent in English.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, sometimes on short notice.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Customer-oriented with a focus on adding value.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Technologically savvy and adaptable to modern tools.
• Practical, hands-on approach to work.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 plus commissions.
• Comprehensive benefits including health care and pension plans.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• A collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented culture.

Apply Now

If you’re ready for your next challenge, apply today! We review applications on a rolling basis.