industrial supplies sales representative

Work site environment

• Industrial/commercial (general)

Work setting

• Urban area
• Industrial

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Promote sales to existing clients
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Assess client's needs and resources and recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
• Conduct sales transactions
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• 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
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to equipment
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Industrial supplies

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Shopify
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Syspro

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding

Sales experience

• Industrial equipment
• Industrial machinery and equipment
• Automobile parts

Additional information

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available