Specialist - Technical Sales

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EECOL Electric is seeking a Specialist - Technical Sales to drive large project growth, provide pre and post-sales expertise, and deliver compelling product demonstrations for customers and sales teams in Canada.

The role requires strong communication and technical acumen, with experience in electrical products and market awareness. Join a team focused on delivering value and supporting customers across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelors Degree - Engineering or Business preferred.
• 1+ years Electrical industry experience as manufacturer or distributor preferred
• 3+ years Sales experience in related industry
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Calls on client, management and representatives, to convince them of desirability of technical products or services offered.
• Provides technical services to clients relating to specified products.
• Makes sales contacts, research customer needs and provides product and application information; demonstrating technology solutions for customers.
• Gathers, analyzes and shares technical information and solutions to internal and external customers.
• First line of pre/post technical sales support for sales teams.
• Develops expertise in specified product groups.
• Participates in joint sales calls with customers and prospects.
• Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary product areas.
• Understands market conditions and competitive forces.
• Promotes value-add assigned products in competitive situations.
• Participates in marketing, promotion programs, and product launches from product businesses.
• Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

As a Specialist - Technical Sales, you will act in a customer facing role involved in the commercial/technical decision-making process of the sales cycle. Your focus will be on identifying/closing large projects and driving incremental specialized product growth at all levels. You will provide pre and post-sales support and expertise in a specified product category to assist the sales team in their sales efforts of technical products, systems and services. You will deliver presentations and product demonstrations to customers and sales representatives. You will also have a continuing role in customer support to address customer issues in the usage of the products.

Responsibilities:

• Calls on client, management and representatives, to convince them of desirability of technical products or services offered.
• Provides technical services to clients relating to specified products.
• Makes sales contacts, research customer needs and provides product and application information; demonstrating technology solutions for customers.
• Gathers, analyzes and shares technical information and solutions to internal and external customers.
• First line of pre/post technical sales support for sales teams.
• Develops expertise in specified product groups.
• Participates in joint sales calls with customers and prospects.
• Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary product areas.
• Understands market conditions and competitive forces.
• Promotes value-add assigned products in competitive situations.
• Participates in marketing, promotion programs, and product launches from product businesses.
• Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelors Degree - Engineering or Business preferred
• 1+ years Electrical industry experience as manufacturer or distributor preferred
• 3+ years Sales experience in related industry
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, EECOL also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, EECOL offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

Empowering People – Energizing Communities. Since 1919, EECOL Electric has provided material and technical support for the construction, industrial, and residential markets from over 60 locations in Canada. EECOL Electric is driven to provide exceptional service, proprietary solutions, and a complete product portfolio to a diverse range of customers' electrical requirements in automation, utility, lighting, data communication, wire and cable, power distribution, and renewable energy. EECOL's company culture is built on respect, integrity, honesty, and a shared passion for delivering a positive, memorable experience for our customers, partners, and communities.

Join a Team Where Your First Job is Just the Beginning. We believe in the power of our people’s success – and that every team member should have the opportunity to grow without limits. EECOL's hire and grow within strategy empowers a change in how companies rely on their team members to move throughout all levels of the company.

By joining our team, your contribution will help businesses and communities bring the right solutions to their electrical needs. If you are looking for an inclusive workplace that offers continuous development opportunities and brings state-of-the-art solutions to our electrical community, then you are in the right place.

Find incredible opportunities to grow your career at Canada's premier electrical products distributor, while helping bring communities together.

EECOL is an affiliated company of Wesco International. Future correspondence, documentation and systems may reference the Wesco name.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.