Technical Sales Engineer - Cement

60032 Heidelberg Materials Canada Holding Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Pension with RRSP options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Canada Holding Limited seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers while driving growth and promotion of cement and fly ash products across Southern Alberta. The role blends technical expertise, business development, and customer service for oil and gas, construction and mining sectors.

The position requires an engineering degree or technical diploma, at least five years in a technical role, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in a technical role involving cement or related construction materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company with industry associations and the business community.
• Build and expand relationships with customers and identify new opportunities.
• Provide timely technical support and solutions to customers.
• Research market trends and identify opportunities and target markets.
• Prepare pricing proposals, quotations and supply agreements.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to customers and partners.
• Provide technical expertise on cement, fly ash and cementitious products.

Skills

Technical sales

CRM tools

MS Office

Customer relationship management

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Technical communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree or technical diploma

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Line of Business: Other The Technical Sales Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers while driving the growth and promotion of cement and fly ash products throughout Southern Alberta. This role combines technical expertise, business development, and customer service to support customers across the oil and gas, construction, and mining sectors.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

Represent the company within industry associations, trade organizations, and the broader business community.

Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to expand business with new customers.

Deliver exceptional customer service by resolving customer concerns and providing timely technical support and solutions.

Research market trends, monitor industry activity, and identify emerging opportunities, target markets, and potential customers.

Prepare and present pricing proposals, quotations, and supply agreements for both new and existing customers.

Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations to customers, industry stakeholders, and business partners.

Provide technical expertise on cement, fly ash, and cementitious products, including product performance, specifications, and applications.

Promote the use and benefits of cement and cement-based products across targeted industries and market segments.

Collaborate in the development of pricing strategies, sales objectives, and marketing initiatives to support business growth.

Administer the Fly Ash Quality Control Program, ensuring testing, documentation, and reporting remain compliant with applicable industry standards.

Support the planning and coordination of fly ash supply across the region to ensure consistent product availability and customer satisfaction.

Stay informed of industry developments, emerging technologies, and evolving customer needs to provide innovative and effective technical solutions.

What Are We Looking For

Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering, Construction Materials, or a related field.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a technical role involving cement, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), concrete, or related construction materials.

Strong knowledge of the construction industry, including materials, specifications, and project requirements.

Demonstrated experience in technical sales, business development, or customer-facing technical support roles.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM or sales management tools.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer relationship management skills.

Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and networking abilities.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment Combination of office, customer site, and field-based work environments.

Regular travel within the assigned territory to support customers and business objectives.

Collaborative role working closely with sales, operations, quality, and technical teams.

Fast-paced environment focused on customer engagement, technical support, and business growth.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary ($111,670 - $139,595) and participation in our annual incentive plan.

• Industry leading benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness.
• Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options.
• Opportunities for training, development, career growth within a global organization.

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry.

As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story.

Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry.

In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people.

With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.

We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment.

As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future.

We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.