technical sales specialist

Government of Canada - Western; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking a Sales Supervisor to oversee the preparation of sales and orders, provide ongoing support to clients, and supervise a small team. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience in sales, specifically in construction materials. Familiarity with communication technology like MS Office is required, along with excellent interpersonal skills and a client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of sales experience in construction materials and industrial supplies.
• Experience supervising a small team of 1 to 2 people.
• Knowledge of electronic mail and computer technology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders.
• Prepare sales and contracts for clients.
• Provide ongoing support to clients after sales.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Word

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Business

Work setting

• Retail business

Responsibilities Tasks

• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• Prepare sales or other contracts
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Conduct sales transactions
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization Type of product

• Industrial supplies

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Adobe Suite

Sales experience

• Construction materials, tools and equipment

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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