TRIDENT COMPRESSED AIR –  Employment Description & Responsibilities for Sales Support Specialist

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and intelligent individual to join our team as a Sales Support Specialist.  We are looking to make an investment in an individual we can coach and develop into a successful, independent salesperson. Considered candidates will have an outgoing personality, competitive edge, and a motivation to be successful. This is a great opportunity with a progressive company in the Compressed Air Equipment Industry located in Windsor, Ontario. If you’re looking for your next career move…. APPLY TODAY!

Description

The Sales Support Specialist will be responsible for assisting Account Managers in sales of compressed air equipment and systems, including: air compressors, air-dryers, blowers, vacuum systems, filtration, turnkey installations and various compressed air accessories.  We are offer a competitive starting salary, plus benefit package and potential for company profit sharing.

 Essential Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and edit request for proposals
  • Provide clarification on quotation questions
  • Determine pricing and availability through online systems / negotiations with product business
  • Visit prospective and current customer sites where necessary
  • Assist Account Managers with data logging and preparation of reports and presentations
  • Obtain credit approvals, as needed
  • Develop proposals and determine status of proposal on customers’ smaller, routine orders
  • Verify customers’ orders against quotation and resolve any discrepancies
  • Enter orders on appropriate product business
  • Assure compliance with customer contract requirements
  • Expedite orders to meet customer’s requirements
  • Verify shipment of equipment
  • Investigate shortages, damages, and missing equipment
  • Coordinate and document all modifications to orders, including; drawing changes and bill of material changes
  • Adjust pricing accordingly
  • Assist in resolution of claims and incorrect invoices
  • Submit spare parts proposal to customer and expedite all customer-specified documents
  • Assist in proactively resolving customer issues
  • Be a key liaison with Field sales and product / service businesses to achieve account plan goals
  • Provide technical assistance to the customer and other Sales Associates, as necessary
  • Assist Account Managers and Product Business personnel in developing winning strategies
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Sales Manager

Desired Characteristics

  • Business-to-business outside sales experience preferred
  • A professional demeanour providing courteous, knowledgeable assistance to customers and co-workers.
  • Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to perform duties without direct supervision
  • Self-motivated and goal-driven with a proactive attitude
  • Basic fundamental understanding of sales skills and techniques
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
  • Ability to acquire a basic understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Ability to interpret and decipher specs and to comprehend specific customer requirements
  • Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to a high level of change
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g., MS Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and typing proficiency a must
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
  • Ability to effectively work within a diverse environment

Education and Certifications

Minimum education required: College Diploma

Confidentiality: Your resume is held in confidence and no employers will be contacted without your prior permission.  We thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.