Technical Sales Specialist

Position:  Technical Sales Specialist

Employment:  Permanent

Location:  Edmonton, Alberta

TECHNICAL SALES  SPECIALIST  

Our client  the largest Health & Safety Instrumentation company in Canada is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to join the team in Edmonton, Alberta.

Position:

The Technical Sales Specialist is responsible for interacting with prospective and existing business partners in a professional, courteous and effective manner. This person will be tasked with managing a specific sales territory and have the passion and drive to develop new business to ensure the company remains a leader in the marketplace.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure customer satisfaction by providing professional, courteous and effective customer service.  Assist  with problem resolution as required.
• Ensure prompt and courteous response to customer enquiries.
• Maintain a satisfactory level of sales in accordance with corporate goals and objectives.
• Seek out new potential customers based on an established business plan.  Visit and qualify potential new customers.
• Provide price and product quotations as required.
• Provide Input to marketing department (print ads, website and brochures)
• Travel as necessary to accomplish market penetration and to advance the corporate goals and objectives set forth by CCI. (estimated travel 25-30%)
• Develop and maintain a high degree of technical knowledge as it pertains to  product lines.  Keep apprised of research and development in related fields.  Keep fully apprised of competitive products
• Develop and maintain knowledge of marketplace.  Identify and keep management updated   of business opportunities.
• Represent the company in a professional manner to maintain an optimal quality of service.
• Create well-written reports and documentation as required.
• Maintain corporate standard of dress and deportment.
• Ensure workstation is maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Communicate with and support other areas of the company.
• Attend meetings and/or training sessions as required.
• Attend and/or participate in trade seminars as required.
• Take ownership of and successfully resolve problems as required.
• Assist with emergent or unforeseen issues as required.   

An excellent compensation plan is offered that includes a  company car.  If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, either apply on our website or contact  Michael van Olm, Senior Consultant, MacDonald Search Group by email at michael@macdonaldsearchgroup.com or directly at 403-444-6487.