About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Urban area. Rural area. Various locations. On-site customer service. Business services. Retail business. Tasks: Estimate costs of installing equipment. Oversee the preparation of sales and orders. Promote sales to existing clients. 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. Deliver sales presentations. Conduct sales transactions. Prepare and administer sales contracts. Use sales forecasting software. Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates. Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support. Resolve product and service related problems. Troubleshoot problems related to equipment. Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service. Computer and technology knowledge: Presentation software. Accounting software. Database management. MS Access. MS Excel. MS Office. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. Sales experience: Trade shows. Natural gas. Construction materials, tools and equipment. Marketing. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Bondable. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. 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. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Mileage paid. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers . Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers . Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .