Technical Sales Representative (Atlantic Canada)

Divisions: All
Territory: NB, NS, PEI, NF
Reporting To: Regional Sales Manager, Eastern Canada

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

WHAT DO WE DO?

We create solutions for the people who keep our world flowing.

For over 80 years, John Brooks Company has been solving fluid handling challenges for customers in various industries/markets across Canada by providing a diverse selection of engineered products and innovative system designs, focusing on customized solutions consisting of filtration, pump, spray, and valve products.

 

THE ROLE

Under the supervision of the Sales Supervisor, the Technical Sales Representative for Atlantic Canada is responsible for providing field technical sales support to customers of John Brooks Company in various markets and industries for the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. The incumbent will be responsible for consultative field sales activities – both generating and closing sales opportunities, necessary to maintain and grow business for JB products. Our Technical Sales Representatives are responsible for overall customer satisfaction, while meeting or exceeding the territory sales and profitability targets.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing top quality field technical sales support to customers for all JB Products &  systems
• Manage & service existing business/ client base within sales territory
• Establish and maintain professional business relations with new and existing customers
• Conduct sales calls/meetings with existing customers; discuss new opportunities/products, cross-sell new products, follow up on prior orders/ongoing applications, and close orders
• Prospect, generate, and qualify sales opportunities and leads; conduct sales calls/meetings, provide recommendations, and discuss product options & opportunities
• Visit customers to review products & applications, evaluate and recommend solutions to suit individual customer needs
• CRM management; create, submit, track, and update statuses of all proposals, quotations, and customer inquiries in Salesforce
• Participate in joint calls with managements, suppliers, and other division representatives
• Liaise regularly with internal team members; provide product and system technical support, and assist with product selection and proposals
• Participate in joint calls with strategic suppliers in order to discover new opportunities, or to help strengthen the Company offering
• Represent the Company in tradeshows; conduct professional technical presentations, and promote core products for specific product applications
• Set professional development goals and works towards their fulfillment; attend all required training

Essential:

• College Diploma in a related field
• Minimum 1-3 years of related experience
• Proficient sales skills and a keen desire to continue developing those skills
• Must demonstrate sound technical and mechanical proficiency relating to various product applications
• Advanced computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word etc.)
• A hunter mindset with a strong technical aptitude and a general understanding of industrial processes
• Must demonstrate interpersonal savvy in order to build and maintain relationships
• Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills and experience preparing professional PowerPoint decks
• Valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated alignment with John Brooks values; people first, customer focus and Pursuit of performance excellence.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of industry products, systems and applications
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Day travel to customer & supplier sites – approx. 60-75%
• Long distance travel to customer & supplier sites, overnight travel as required – approx. 10%
• Home office location, when not travelling
• Ability to lift 45lbs, on occasion

WHO WE ARE
Canadian founded and owned, John Brooks Company has doubled in size in the last 7 years to over 200 employees across the country. Since 1938, we have worked hard to build & nurture an entrepreneurial environment, where creative thought and initiative are encouraged; this is a place where your ideas matter! If you have a strong work-ethic, passion, and determination, we’ll provide the tools you need for success. We will help you grow so that we can continue growing.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive remuneration plan including base salary and incentive
• Car allowance and business mileage reimbursement
• Company cellphone, tablet, and laptop
• Competitive vacation plan
• Extended health and insurance benefits and Company Group RRSP with employer contributions

FUN FACTS

• Competitive remuneration including base salary + incentive
• Competitive vacation
• Paid personal day program
• Generous benefits package that includes coverage for things like medical, dental, paramedical, and vision
• Company Group RRSP with employer matching
• Annual health & wellness subsidy
• Monthly car allowance and mileage reimbursement program
• Company provided iPhone, iPad, and laptop

We use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to help review applications efficiently. Human decision makers remain responsible for all hiring decisions.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.