Technical Sales Representative

**WANTED One Awesome Self Starter Welding - Technical Sales Representative**

**Who Are We?**

Lincoln Electric - The Welding Experts® It's more than a slogan, it's a reference to the knowledge we've gained in over 120 years as the global leader in the welding industry. Those 120 years have taught us to think locally, act globally and continually reinvent ourselves through R&D and innovation. We now have 63 manufacturing locations in 23 countries and a worldwide network covering more than 160 countries. Our technologies are everywhere - from buildings, bridges, cars and ships to pipelines and wind powers all around the world.

Innovation, quality and integrity are what motivate us to be where we are: #1 in the welding industry. We believe in growth but more importantly, we believe in our people and the passion they share with us every day. We provide opportunities for our team to grow and develop. We strive to be fair and transparent with our team members. At Lincoln, you will not see a special parking spot for the President however you will find open doors to speak to any of our Leaders.

As part of a continuing legacy, working at Lincoln Electric Canada will give you the opportunity to contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to world challenges.

Lincoln Electric seeks current graduates or experienced Technical Welding Professionals with one or more of the following Engineering/Engineering Technology disciplines:
Welding

Mechanical

Industrial

Manufacturing

Electrical (not with a computer major)

Civil

Chemical, Materials or Metallurgical Engineering Technology

Summary of Your Impactful Contributions

To assume full accountability for account development within an assigned District, develop and source leads, up sell existing accounts and continually prospect for new business opportunities with potential customers.

To work with our customers to assess current welding requirements, and advise on the most effective technology.

To benchmark our customers welding costs, evaluate alternatives, and present solutions that will result in greater efficiency, reduced costs, and improved quality.

To effectively sell to major accounts, distributors, consulting engineering firms, established customer accounts and prospective customers.

To conduct on-site product training sessions and seminars for customers, distributors, and operators.

To continually provide technical support to all customers, build strong relationships and work with distributors with respect to their inventories, inventory turns and margins, recommending appropriate pricing strategies and managing accounts according to account sales volumes.

To troubleshoot customer concerns, product returns, service and repairs through the co-ordination and administration of warranties.

To prepare and submit annual budgets, strategic plans, estimates and forecasts in conjunction with ongoing business requirements, priorities, policies and procedures.

To attend sales meetings and seminars, maintain accurate and up-to-date monthly expense reports, call record (sales), mileage reports, sales budgets, submit account reports as well as the Top 30 Largest Account Report.

**Who Are We Looking For?**

Work with all levels of our business partners/customers from Welders to CEOs developing both technical and business skills.

Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

Please submit a resume and cover letter in one document.

Please note: Applicants who receive an employment offer will be required to provide proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment. Lincoln Electric Company of Canada has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to religious, medical or other protected grounds.

**Training**

**Location**

Upon successful completion of the training program, Technical Sales Representatives are assigned to one of six district offices, located in principal cities across Canada. Technical Sales Representatives must be prepared to be assigned to any of the district sales offices.

Incentive Management

Lincoln Electric is well known in academic and industrial circles for its Incentive Management System. Since 1940, employees have shared in the Company's profits with a year-end bonus distribution. The size of one's bonus depends on one's merit (performance) rating, base salary, and the Company wide bonus dollar pool.

Our incentive systems support and encourage a team of highly efficient and motivated personnel, devoted to creating the best products in the industry. Dedicated and highly motivated individuals with strong initiative thrive within the Lincoln Electric family.

We appreciate your consideration for this once in a lifetime opportunity, however only chosen applicants will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road