technical sales specialist

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

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary is seeking a Sales Representative responsible for promoting financial technology services. The role requires 5+ years of sales experience and offers a hybrid work model. Key responsibilities include preparing sales contracts, identifying potential clients, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should be proficient in Salesforce and MS Office, with a focus on client needs and strong communication skills. The position provides various health and financial benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant sales experience.
• Strong skills in sales forecasting and conducting electronic commerce transactions.
• Ability to deliver effective sales presentations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales contracts and promote services to clients.
• Identify potential clients and assess their needs.
• Develop reports to illustrate benefits of products.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

MS Excel

MS Office

Jira

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Insurance
• Financial technology (FinTech)

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare sales or other contracts
• 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
• Deliver sales presentations
• 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
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Jira
• Presentation software
• Salesforce
• Electronic mail
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Adobe Suite

Sales experience

• Software

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• 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
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Life insurance
• Stocks/shares

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program