technical sales specialist

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

Job summary

A government agency in Abbotsford is seeking an experienced sales representative for agricultural equipment. This role requires five years of sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to train clients on equipment. The ideal candidate will work on-site, engaging with clients and providing ongoing support. The position offers health benefits, free parking, and paid time off.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Free parking available

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in sales or a related field.
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment and technology.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of installing equipment.
• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders.
• Promote sales to existing clients.
• Train customers' staff in equipment operations.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Salesforce

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 5 years or more

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Agricultural machinery
• Heavy equipment

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of installing equipment
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
• 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
• Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
• Conduct sales transactions
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Use sales forecasting software
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• 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
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge

Computer and technology knowledge

• Salesforce
• iOS
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Quality assurance or control

Sales experience

• Agricultural equipment

Additional information

• Security and safety

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

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
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance