technical sales specialist

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian governmental organization is seeking an individual to handle customer service and sales responsibilities. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have secondary education and 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with a valid driver's license and the flexibility to travel. This position offers comprehensive health benefits and operates in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Criminal record check and references required.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Estimate or quote prices and delivery dates.
• Oversee preparation of sales and orders.
• Promote sales to existing clients.
• Identify and solicit potential clients.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Sales
• General manufacturing
• Aerospace

Responsibilities

• 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
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Deliver sales presentations
• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge
• Spreadsheet
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Contracts
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Area of specialization

• Space equipment
• Oil and gas well drilling and well servicing
• Bearings

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

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
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)