Technical Salesperson - Wholesale

Employer

Hearth Fireplace Depot

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• On-site customer service
• Business services
• Retail business

Tasks

• Estimate costs of installing equipment
• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• 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
• Conduct sales transactions
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Use sales forecasting software
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service

Computer and technology knowledge

• Presentation software
• Accounting software
• Database management
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Sales experience

• Trade shows
• Natural gas
• Construction materials, tools and equipment
• Marketing

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment terms options

Flexible hours

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

Day

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)