technical sales specialist Verified

Work site environment

• Industrial/commercial (general)
• Business

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare sales or other contracts
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• 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
• 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
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Presentation software
• Word processing software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available