TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE (MECHANICAL), MONTREAL NORTH SHORE OR MONTREAL ISLAND, QC,CANADA – #5322
IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently recruiting for a TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE for our Montreal North Shore or Montreal Island client. This is a work from home role with a focus on the Montreal region.
Since its inception in 1986, our client has earned a solid reputation for meeting the unique needs of the Canadian market through its unwavering commitment to a rigorous engineering focus, constant improvement and category-defining innovation.
Our client is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drive technology – for mechanical and electronic solutions. The range of products includes geared motors, motors, industrial gear units, gear drives, frequency inverters, motor starters and frequency inverters for decentralized drive control. Our client assembles custom, high-efficiency mechanical power transmission products using quality company-built components.
Our client’s products and services enhance the reliability of equipment used worldwide, supporting industries such as transportation, mining, energy, food & beverage.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory by securing our client as the preferred supplier. Customer base includes OEM’s, distribution and end‐users
Promotes, sells and secures orders from existing and prospective customers using a consultative based approach
Works with the decision makers to recommend the best solution for the customers’ application requirements
Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory
Makes in‐person visits, presentations and telephone calls to existing and prospective customers
Coordinates with Customer Service, Production, Technical Representatives, and Sales Management
Creates and manages a sales forecast plan for existing and new customers
Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, competitive activities and potential for new products
Keeps abreast of product developments, market conditions and competitive activities
Other tasks as deemed necessary by the management of our client
Act as an advocate for customer base providing flawless communication between customer base and our client’s Business Units (BUs).
Expectation of customers captured and understood by BUs.
Educate and train all customers on the features and benefits of our client’s Products.
Grow market share with price not being the issue.
Relied upon by customers as technically proficient contact point for account.
Successfully respond to ongoing questions and make it easy to do business with our client.
Be technically proficient in the knowledge and application of all products in served markets.
Sell our client’s packaged solutions.
Successfully complete Sales Engineering school training in all applicable products.
Provide support to trade shows and distributor open houses.
Participation results in growth in market share, visibility of product in market, and education of customers
Must have the technical ability and sales finesse to package our client’s branded product solutions winning on value added, lowest cost of ownership proposal vs. low price.
Low price competition from a variety manufactures and channels is always an issue.
Developing a close relationship with channel partners (distributors) increase Point Of Sale and market share.
Time management, follow-up and future planning skills are critical.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary degree, preferably in an engineering or technical discipline, and/or equivalent sales experience in the industrial marketplace
5+ years of power transmission sales experience
This position requires excellence in the areas of consultative selling, territory management, leadership, and mechanical aptitude
Must have a verifiable track record of success selling an engineered product to OEM’s, end-users, and distribution partners
Proficiency with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM is essential
Must be self-motivated & self-managed
Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close; demonstrated ability to manage a sales pipeline with a systematic methodology
Strong ability to build professional and productive relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
Proven track record as a sales “Hunter” and new business developer
Ability to work with clients to achieve desired results
Ability to proactively identify, manage and mitigate risks
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Significant overnight travel is required (60-70 days per year)
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Word Document to info@indemand.ca.
ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
