sales representative, construction materials

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Promote sales to existing clients
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Utilize sales/marketing software packages
• 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
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to equipment
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Prepare or oversee preparation of sales or other contracts
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Consult with clients after sale or signed contracts
• Provide customer service
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Presentation software
• Programming software

Sales experience

• Consulting services
• Manufacturing and industrial products
• Construction materials, tools and equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available