Job Title : Technical Sales Specialist
Location : Winnipeg
Company : EECOL Electric
Salary :
Open Date : 2024-05-31
Close Date : 2024-07-31
What’s in it for You Permanent, full-time positions, Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings are for friends, family, and fun, not work Enjoy regular salary reviews and incentive opportunities. EECOL is not just a job, but a company where you can learn, develop, and build your career All training provided. We promote within; excellent opportunities to advance along with educational assistance so you can pursue your career goals. A benefits package designed with your total well-being in mind including generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance options for you and your family, generous flex benefits, health & dental plan, disability, life insurance, vision care, and a retirement savings plan including Pension, RRSP and TFSA opportunities to save for the future Enjoy a wide variety of perks including discounts on travel, vehicles, entertainment, shopping and many more. The Technical Sales Specialist (Utility & High Voltage) is a customer facing role involved in the commercial/technical decision-making process of the sales cycle with a focus on identifying/closing large projects and driving incremental specialized product growth at all levels. Provides pre and post-sales support and expertise in a specified product category to assist the sales team in their sales efforts of technical products, systems and services. Possesses specialized product knowledge. Will deliver presentations and product demonstrations to customers and sales representatives. Will also have a continuing role in customer support to address customer issues in the usage of the products. Responsibilities: Calls on client, management and representatives, to convince them of desirability of technical products or services offered. Provides technical services to clients relating to specified products. Makes sales contacts, research customer needs and provides product and application information; demonstrating technology solutions for customers. Gathers, analyzes and shares technical information and solutions to internal and external customers. First line of pre/post technical sales support for sales teams. Develops expertise in specified product groups. Participates in joint sales calls with customers and prospects. Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary product areas. Understands market conditions and competitive forces. Promotes value-add assigned products in competitive situations. Participates in marketing, promotion programs, and product launches from product businesses. Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Powerline Technician is preferred. Electrical industry experience as manufacturer or distributor (1-3 years) Sales experience in related industry (3-5 years) In depth product knowledge is an advantage; must be motivated to learn and have a personal commitment to ongoing education.  Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced branch.  Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.  Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers.  Exceptional written, verbal communication and presentation skills. Self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic. Ability to travel and attend sales events, exhibits or training.