Material-Handling Equipment Salesperson

Employer

Kristian Electric Ltd

Languages

English

Education

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

Work site environment

Industrial/commercial (general)

Work setting

Urban area

Tasks

• Estimate costs of installing equipment
• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• 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
• Conduct sales transactions
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• 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
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service

Supervision

No supervision responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Sales experience

Industrial machinery and equipment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Support for newcomers and refugees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities