Outside sales representative

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Sales

Tasks

• Use sales forecasting software
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• 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 through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• MS Office

Type of product

• Fire protection

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)