Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Rural area
- Various locations
- On-site customer service
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
- Deliver sales presentations
- Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
- Prepare and administer sales contracts
- 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
- Troubleshoot technical problems related to equipment
- Consult with clients after sale or signed contracts
- Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
- Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts
- Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on agricultural subjects
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Market analysis
Area of specialization
- Agricultural livestock service
Sales experience
- Livestock
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Organized
- Team player
- Initiative
- Flexibility
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Commission
- Mileage paid
Long term benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Travel insurance