Technical Sales Specialist

Park Paving Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to enhance their sales efforts in the construction materials sector. This role is pivotal in driving sales growth and providing technical expertise to clients in Edmonton and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, coupled with a passion for sales and exceptional customer service skills. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure client satisfaction and stay informed about market trends. Join a company that values growth and offers competitive compensation along with opportunities for advancement in your career.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Health & Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

RRSP Matching

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction materials or civil construction.
• Proven experience in technical sales or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Create sales strategies for construction products to meet targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Sales Strategy Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM Software

Job description

Park Paving Ltd. is a well-established, locally owned and operated company with 50 years of experience in the road construction and construction materials industry. We are currently seeking a dedicated Technical Sales Specialist to join our growing team. This position is essential for driving material sales and providing technical expertise to our clients in the construction and paving sectors in the Edmonton and surrounding areas.

This role will focus on providing diligent customer service while driving revenue and customer growth for our construction materials (e.g. new and recycled aggregates, ready mix concrete, asphalt, and soil cement).

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the sales team and business line management to create a sales strategy for each product and market segment.
• Driving sales growth for all construction products made by Park Paving Ltd., to meet monthly and annual sales targets for volume and price.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with the engineering, quality control, operations, and logistics teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Providing timely and accurate estimates, quotations, and proposals.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and competitor products and providing real-time market intelligence with timely bid follow up and tracking.
• Participating in trade shows and industry events to promote our products and services.

Successful candidates will have a solid technical background with a passion for sales, a strong customer service ethos, and the ability to effectively present and explain complex information to a variety of audiences.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in the construction materials, or civil construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or relevant field would be considered an asset.
• Proven experience in technical sales or similar role in the construction or related industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to develop and implement sales strategies based on analysis of current market trends and activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and CRM software.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with variable pay opportunities.
• Allocation of a company vehicle for business purposes.
• Health & dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• RRSP matching.
• Opportunities for advancement.

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