technical sales specialist

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Canada is looking for a qualified sales representative in agricultural equipment. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and at least 5 years of experience in sales. Responsibilities include estimating equipment installation costs, promoting sales, and managing customer relationships. The role offers health benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in sales, preferably agricultural equipment.
• Experience in quality assurance or control.
• Proficiency with computer applications and sales tools.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of installing equipment.
• Prepare and administer sales contracts.
• Promote sales to existing clients.
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based commerce.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Sales forecasting software

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

1. Estimate costs of installing equipment
2. Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
3. Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
4. Prepare sales or other contracts
5. Promote sales to existing clients
6. Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
7. Identify and solicit potential clients
8. Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
9. Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
10. Deliver sales presentations
11. Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
12. Conduct sales transactions
13. Prepare and administer sales contracts
14. Use sales forecasting software
15. Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
16. Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
17. Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
18. Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
19. Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support
20. Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
21. Train customers\' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
22. Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
23. Resolve product and service related problems
24. Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
25. Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
26. Provide customer service
27. Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• 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
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• 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

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

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