outside sales representative

• Marketing, Other
• Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations, General

Work Setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Promote sales to existing clients
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Assess client’s needs and resources and recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Deliver sales presentations
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• 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
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to equipment
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Read and interpret blueprints

Computer and Technology Knowledge

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

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program