Technical Sales Representative

Technical Sales Representative role at Kadant South America is a full‑time position focused on promoting and selling aftermarket parts and upgrades for our machinery.

Become part of a respectful, innovative, and winning team that plays a critical role in the growing OSB (oriented strand board) market. Recognized as the global leader in stranding technology, Kadant Carmanah Design provides leading‑edge technology and equipment to a stable, growing, and in‑demand industry.

Everyone is focused on the same outcome: to respectfully work together to provide the best quality equipment, service, and support to our customers. By leading with a respectful work environment, Kadant Carmanah has enjoyed decades of success and international growth in providing innovative capital equipment with award‑winning customer service to the engineered wood products industry.

As a Technical Sales Representative, you will promote aftermarket parts and upgrades for our machinery. You will travel to customer sites in Canada, the USA and internationally to provide technical support and identify opportunities to increase our share of aftermarket parts.

• Opportunities for advancement
• Extended Health, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance & AD&D after 3 months
• RRSP matching after 6 months
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Events
• Casual dress
• On‑site parking

• Negotiable based on experience
• Full‑time, permanent
• Monday‑Friday
• Days schedule

• Specify, define scope and prepare quotations for machine retrofits, upgrade packages and spare parts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customer contacts.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Maintain product knowledge on all lines of equipment.
• Assist service department and customers in project preparation and planning.
• Manage project schedules ensuring major milestones and customer deliverables are met.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel in Canada, USA and internationally.
• Industrial sales experience is an asset.
• Experience in OSB/wood products and/or machinery manufacturing industry is an asset.
• Post‑secondary education in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering is an asset.

Entry level

Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Machinery Manufacturing