technical sales representative - wholesale

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a sales professional with a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience. Responsibilities include estimating costs, preparing contracts, and promoting sales to clients. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in computer applications like MS Excel and PowerPoint are essential. The position requires flexible working conditions and frequent travel. Comprehensive benefits including health plans and financial assistance are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Gasoline paid

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in sales.
• Knowledge of computer and technology.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of installing equipment.
• Prepare and administer sales contracts.
• Promote sales to existing clients.
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support.
• Prepare reports and proposals to illustrate benefits.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Presentation software

MS Excel

MS Office

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet

Accounting software

Database management

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

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

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate costs of installing equipment
• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• Prepare sales or other contracts
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• 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
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• 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
• Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Sales experience

• Scientific and laboratory equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)