Technical sales specialist

Overview

Languages:

English

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

2 years to less than 3 years

On site:
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment:
Industrial/commercial (general)

Work setting:
Urban area

• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• Promote sales to existing 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
• Deliver sales presentations
• Conduct sales transactions
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Use sales forecasting software
• 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
• 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
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Answer clients' inquiries and provide information
• Prepare funding applications

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Power Point
• MS Word

• Communications

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

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