outside sales representative

Work setting

• Sales

Tasks

• Solicit sales and sell goods or services
• Show and describe goods or services
• Arrange sales demonstration appointments
• Provide information about advertised products
• Record customers' orders
• Contact potential customers by phone
• Provide customer service
• Use sales forecasting software
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
• Examine plans, drawings and site layouts
• Determine layout and installation procedures
• Deliver sales presentations
• Complete sales transactions
• Conduct sales calls
• Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet

Type of experience

• Sales and marketing

Sales experience

• Door-to-door selling
• Trade shows

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Computer
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Goal-oriented

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Day

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week