technical sales specialist

Government of Canada - Central; Kingston; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Kingston is seeking a sales professional with a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience. The role involves estimating costs, preparing contracts, and providing client support. You will conduct sales transactions and deliver presentations. The job requires excellent communication skills and client focus, with work completed fully on-site.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of e-commerce is essential.
• Experience in business administration/management.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of installing equipment.
• Prepare contracts and identify potential clients.
• Deliver sales presentations and provide ongoing support.
• Conduct sales transactions and advertise products.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Organized

Team player

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sales forecasting software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Asset languages

• Chinese

Work site environment

• Business

Work setting

• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• International level
• Business services
• Sales
• Management

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of installing equipment
• 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
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Deliver sales presentations
• Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
• 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
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
• Train customers\' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Maintain records and statistics
• Consult with suppliers
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• Professionalism in customer service

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge

Area of work experience

• Business administration/management

Area of specialization

• E-commerce

Sales experience

• Trade shows
• Software
• Marketing

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver\'s licence

Personal suitability

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