sales engineer

Government of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Montreal is seeking a motivated candidate for a technical sales position. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with 2 to 3 years in technical sales. Responsibilities include promoting sales to existing clients, identifying new opportunities, and conducting sales presentations. A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel are necessary. Competitive benefits include health and dental plans, bonuses, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in technical sales.
• Knowledge of instrumentation.
• Experience with consulting services and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Promote sales to existing clients.
• Identify and solicit potential clients.
• Deliver sales presentations.
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support.
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Organized

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Database management

Accounting software

Presentation software

Job description

Overview

Languages: Bilingual

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Industrial equipment and automation manufacturing
• Consulting engineering company
• Engineering firm

Responsibilities Tasks

• Promote sales to existing clients
• 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
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Use sales forecasting software
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• 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
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements

Experience and specialization

• Instrumentation

Computer and technology knowledge

• Presentation software
• Accounting software
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated guided vehicle (AGV) equipment
• Automated and robotic system

Sales experience

• Consulting services
• Electrical and electronic equipment
• Construction materials, tools and equipment
• Software
• Marketing

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Credit check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan