technical sales specialist

Government of Canada - Central; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Peel Region, Mississauga is seeking a sales specialist to promote sales, consult clients, and train staff. The role requires a college education and experience in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. This position requires on-site work with no remote option.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Promote sales to existing clients.
• Identify and solicit potential clients.
• Assess client’s needs and resources.
• Develop reports and proposals.
• Prepare and administer sales contracts.
• Consult with clients after sale.
• Train customers' staff.
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment.
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists.
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Flexibility

Initiative

Creativity

Positive attitude

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work Location

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Train customers\' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• 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
• Creativity
• Positive attitude