Sales Account Manager - BC/AB - Full Time - Burnaby, Canada
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Sulzer Pumps (Canada) Inc. - Flow Equipment, is a division of Sulzer Ltd, and is a global leader in the development and supply of pumping solutions and related equipment to its key markets oil and gas, power, general industries (mining, metals, food, CPI & fertilizers) and water. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment where diversity is valued as a key driver for success.
Reporting to the National Sales Manager PPI, the Account Manager promotes the sales and services (parts and repairs) of Sulzer Pumps / Water & Industrial Business Unit products (pumps, mixers, agitators, compressors etc.) and accessories to established and new customers within the Account Manager’s area of responsibility. By providing technical and commercial proposals in response to inquiries, and interfacing between customers and company facilities, our successful candidate will primarily work independently with occasional guidance from the National Sales Manager PPI.
In this role you will be accountable for:
- Sell Sulzer Pumps Industry products and services (parts and repairs) to established customers.
- Find and develop new customers, growing future business while protecting the existing base; develop growth in new areas within existing customer base.
- Negotiate orders including all technical, commercial and legal details to the mutual satisfaction of customers and the Company.
- Call on prospective customers; maintain contracts with customers in relation to their requirements.
- Secure and renew orders; arrange delivery dates and other peripherals integral to selling.
- Travel to customer locations to insure close and regular face-to-face contact.
- Entertain customers during and outside normal business hours on a regular basis consistent with expense budgets and good business practices.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or five (5) plus years related experience in pumps and hydraulics.
- Relevant experience and strong knowledge in marketing and selling of industry related equipment (pumps, motors etc.)
- Experience in pulp & paper and metal industries would be ideal.
- Excellent written, verbal, negotiation and interpersonal skills in English without supervision or oversight
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal direct supervision
- Outgoing personality
- Ability to accept rejection and still maintain a positive attitude
- Proficient in math and computer skills; skilled with Microsoft Office applications, SAP knowledge preferred.
- Strong ability to utilize technical knowledge and analytical skills to resolve problems and objections from both internal and external forces
- Willingness to travel overnight (vehicle and air) on a routine basis with occasional travel, as required for the given assignment/territory
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record
- Physical Requirements
- Lifting up to 25 pounds
Your benefits:
- Company pension matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Milestone service awards
- Benefits inclusive of extended health and dental, vision, travel, life, short and long term disability, AD&D.
Location: This is a permanent position for a Sales Account Manager, where our successful candidate’s territory of responsibility will be British Columbia and portions of Alberta. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits including extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability, along with membership into the corporate pension plan following one year of service.
If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding position, apply today through our careers page, and reference Requisition 91448. We look forward to hearing from you!
Required: Legally allowed to work in Canada. Valid Canadian passport and ability to travel to the US.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.
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