Technical Sales Representative - Toronto

Terms of Employment: Permanent full-time

The candidate will be based in Toronto and will be responsible for selling Schweitzer products and services, and promoting sales and new business, to existing and potential clients.

Sounds like an exciting job? Then welcome to Schweitzer! We are one of the best-known shopfitting companies in the world. For over 95 years, our expertise has included shopfitting, branding, furniture design and the in-house production of wooden, metal and refrigerated furniture as well as assembly and project management.

Join our team in Toronto and look forward to the following tasks:

• Promoting sales to existing clients by developing and maintaining strong relationships and identifying opportunities to upsell or cross-sell products or services
• Identify and soliciting potential clients through market research to develop new business relationships
• Negotiating terms and conditions to satisfy both client and company requirements
• Preparing sales documentation in compliance with company policies
• Providing ongoing support and after sales assistance to clients, to support client retention
• Reviewing market information and conditions to stay updated on industry trends
• Provide technical expertise and support during the sales process, including pre-sales consultations and technical presentations

The position will require some travel to meet clients and attend industry events, and flexibility to work at times that may accommodate potential international clients of the Schweitzer group, as necessary.

• Relevant experience in sales with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets
• Familiarity with shopfitting sector preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to negotiate and close sales effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking and able to generate new ideas to overcome challenges
• Technical skills: AutoCad, Revit
• Empathic team player
• A client-focused mindset
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and online sales strategies
• Post-secondary degree preferred
• excellent English skills

Base salary of $50,000 to $65,000, plus potential discretionary bonus