Bilingual Technical Sales Representative

Bilingual Technical Sales RepresentativeBase pay range: CA$75,000.00/yr - CA$90,000.00/yr
Department:
Spray & ValveTerritory:
Quebec province, all the South of the St-Lawrence river
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 ROLEThe Bilingual Technical Sales Representative is responsible for providing field technical sales support to customers of John Brooks Company in various markets and industries. The incumbent will be responsible for consultative field sales activities - both generating and closing sales opportunities, necessary to maintain and grow business for Spray & Valve 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 spray and valve products, systems, and automation
Prospect and generate sales opportunities and leads
Establish and maintain professional business relations with new and existing customers
Service existing customers as well as new territory growth
Visit customers to review products & applications, evaluate and recommend custom solutions to suit individual customer needs
CRM management
Participate in joint calls with management, suppliers, and other division representatives
Continuous learning and supplier/factory/virtual engagement
QualificationsEssential:
Post-secondary degree/diploma in a technical field
French and English, oral and written
Minimum 1-3 years' outside sales experience - industrial spray and/or valve products;
preferred
3-4 years' experience with industrial system review and calculations
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
Advanced computer skills;
proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
Strong presentation skills and experience preparing professional PowerPoint decks
Valid Driver's License
Demonstrated alignment with John Brooks values;
customer first, ownership/accountability, respect, performance excellent, integrity and innovation
Desirable Qualifications
Working knowledge of industry products, systems and applications
Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems
Work Environment
Fast-paced environment in a dynamic competitive industry
Daily customer and inter-departmental/branch communication via telephone calls, faxes, emails, and virtual meetings
Exposure to deadlines, multiple demands and priorities, multi-tasking, and interruptions
Day travel to customer & supplier sites - approximately 60-75%
Long distance travel to customer & supplier sites, overnight travel as required - approximately 20% of the overall travel requirement
Ability to lift 50lbs, on occasion
BenefitsCanadian 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?
Competitive remuneration including base salary + incentive
Competitive vacation
Paid personal day program
Generous benefits package that includes coverage for 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
Fun Facts
The average employee tenure is 9 years
We enjoy celebrating achievements by means of formal service awards, employee achievement awards, and milestone birthdays
We regularly host social events and gatherings to foster togetherness and fun
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.
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