Technical Inside Applications Sales Representative

Summit Search Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Search Group seeks an Inside Applications Sales Technician to support growth across Western Canada from our Calgary office. The role blends inside sales, account management, technical marketing, and customer support, requiring collaboration with clients and the preparation of technical proposals.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical aptitude and communication skills, with an interest in energy production and equipment.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in technical sales, inside sales, marketing, or customer support in oil & gas, energy, industrial, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Knowledge of production operations, artificial lift, compression, process facilities, or production optimization is a plus.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Experience managing website content, digital marketing, or social media platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries and manage incoming sales opportunities.
• Prepare quotations, RFQ responses, and technical/commercial proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and identify opportunities for account growth.
• Develop technical marketing materials, presentations, case studies, and sales collateral.
• Manage website content, social media activity, and customer newsletters.
• Maintain accurate customer, contact, and opportunity records within the CRM system.
• Monitor market activity, industry trends, and competitive developments.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
• Develop an understanding of the company’s technologies and their field applications.
• Support additional sales and marketing initiatives as required.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong communication skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Digital marketing

Education

Technical diploma / engineering technology diploma / engineering degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a specialized provider of innovative production optimization and compression solutions for the energy industry, is seeking an Inside Applications Sales Technician to support business growth across Western Canada.

Working out of the company’s Calgary office, this role combines inside sales, account management, technical marketing, and customer support. The successful candidate will work closely with existing and prospective clients, prepare technical and commercial proposals, develop marketing content, and help promote the company's technologies and services. The ideal individual will possess strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and an interest in energy production operations and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries and manage incoming sales opportunities.
• Prepare quotations, RFQ responses, and technical/commercial proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities for account growth.
• Develop technical marketing materials, presentations, case studies, and sales collateral.
• Manage website content, social media activity, and customer newsletters.
• Maintain accurate customer, contact, and opportunity records within the CRM system.
• Monitor market activity, industry trends, and competitive developments.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s technologies and their field applications.
• Support additional sales and marketing initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma, engineering technology diploma, engineering degree, or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience in technical sales, inside sales, marketing, or customer support within the oil & gas, energy, industrial, or manufacturing sectors is preferred.
• Knowledge of production operations, artificial lift, compression, process facilities, or production optimization would be considered an asset.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Experience managing website content, digital marketing, or social media platforms is advantageous.

What We're Looking For

This position is well suited for a technically minded and customer-focused professional who enjoys combining sales, marketing, and technical problem-solving in a growing and entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a key contributor to the organization's continued growth and market expansion.

Remuneration for this position will consist of a base salary between $70-90K commensurate upon experience, performance bonus and benefit program