Construction equipment sales representative

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 to 45 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

• Sales
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Tasks

• 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
• Deliver sales presentations
• Conduct sales transactions
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Implement price and credits policies
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Direct and control daily operations

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Type of product

• Construction materials or coatings

Sales experience

• Construction materials, tools and equipment

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job