Technical Sales Specialist

Work site environment

• Industrial/commercial (general)

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• Promote sales to existing 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
• 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
• Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts 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
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Prepare funding applications
• Answer clients' inquiries and provide information

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of specialization

• Communications

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Positive attitude