technical sales specialist

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Asset languages

• German

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare sales or other contracts
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Identify and solicit potential 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
• Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• 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
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

• Type of product: Industrial supplies

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle, Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• 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
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan
• Financial benefits: Pension plan