Technical Sales Manager
Our client is searching for a Technical Sales Manager. This role will be responsible for being the intersection between operations, engineering, and customers. A successful candidate will have leadership, technical skills and a dedication to client services to drive success. The ideal candidate will have business connections in the Fort McMurray area and be comfortable with frequent commutes to Fort McMurray.
Your success will be defined by your ability to :
- Service existing accounts by coordinating operations, technical and customer services to meet client needs
- Develop commercial solutions that protect and maintain client relations and commitment when product or service shortfalls occur
- Drive new revenue from existing clients by identifying new products and services
- Develop, and execute sales strategies to identify and capture competitor revenue streams
- Support Operations through the quoting and approval process
- Provide feedback from failure analysis and ensure deficiencies are identified and addressed
- Lead the development of vendors in support of operational objectives
- Conduct sales research to identify prospective customers and their sales potential
- Identify, connect and qualify prospective customer contacts
- Create, plan and deliver sales presentations to covert sales prospects into repeat customers
- Participate and network at trade shows, industry events and customer functions
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations
Your strengths include :
Post secondary education in Engineering or Business is preferred3+ years of work experience in the oil sands and / or upstream oil and gas services industryPrevious sales and management experience is preferredVarious combinations of education and experience will be consideredProven leadership, communication, sales and customer service skillsStrong creative thinking and problem solving skills