outside sales representative

Work setting

• Electrical contractor

Tasks

• Set up and display merchandise on sidewalks, at public events or in stores
• Show and describe goods or services
• Conduct market surveys
• Deliver goods to customers
• Record customers' orders
• Provide customer service
• Use sales forecasting software
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• 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
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment

Supervision

• Machining tool operators

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Sales experience

• Industrial
• Trade shows
• Software
• Electrical and electronic equipment

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Internet access

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits