Manufacturer's Sales Representative

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• 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
• Represent companies that export and import products or services to and from foreign countries
• Conduct sales transactions
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• 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
• Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Sales experience

• Manufacturing and industrial products

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities