technical sales specialist

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Mechanical engineering
• Environmental engineering technology / environmental technology
• Business administration and management, general

Tasks

• 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
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• Assess client's needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Deliver sales presentations
• Conduct sales transactions
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• 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
• Provide customer service
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Type of product

• Industrial supplies

Area of work experience

• Business administration / management

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Mechanical engineering technology

Sales experience

• Environmental technologies

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities