technical sales executive

• Education :

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Use sales forecasting software
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Presentation software
• Database management
• MS Office
• Programming software
• Industrial machinery and equipment
• Marketing

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes