Farm machinery salesperson

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Agricultural/farm supplies retailing and wholesaling

Tasks

• Estimate costs of installing equipment
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders
• 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
• Use sales forecasting software
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• 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
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Provide customer service
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Positive attitude

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available