Technical Sales Manager

S3 Manufacturing, a division of S3 Group Ltd. is currently recruiting for a **Technical Sales Manager** to join our team at our office in **Swift Current, SK**. This is a full-time, permanent position.

**Since 1966, our company has been designing and building specialized equipment, products, and custom components for end-users and other manufacturers around the world. **We know that being a great place to work means far more than getting paid. S3 fosters a respectful, teamwork environment where ideas are valued and everyone contributes with significance.

**Core Responsibilities**:

- Create plan for developing a growing customer base, cold call customers etc.
- Clearly document call reports and expense reports and submit to Manager
- Assess clients' needs and resources and recommend the appropriate goods or services
- Consult with clients after sale to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
- Provide technical assistance, product education, and after-sales support services
- Represent company professionally while meeting, speaking and interacting with customers
- Frequent travel required
- Answer and address customer service calls as necessary
- Work proficiently within S3's MRP system to generate sales orders, quotes, and search for inventory and product lead times
- Develop customer Delivery Schedules
- Work with production personnel to sort out any schedule, prioritizing and/or quality issues
- Receive calls pertaining to parts, service, warranty, and customer inquiries and/or complaints
- Enter and follow-up on Customer Non Conformances
- Enter Return Material Authorizations and Credit Memo's in MRP system
- Manage forecasts, quoting, order process, and product returns
- Generate costing reports for sales margins
- Attend trade shows and industry conferences as requested
- Actively participate in Production Meetings
- Identify new opportunities in the Marketplace and present to Manager
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Director of Business Development, and ensure all tasks are performed with the highest regards for Safety as outlined in our Safety Manual

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 2 years office experience
- Minimum of 2 years Sales experience
- Engineering diploma is an asset
- Experience managing a wide variety of priorities in a fast paced environment
- Positive and co-operative team player
- Capable of working with mínimal supervision
- Must be accurate and detail oriented
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Agricultural background is preferred
- Maintain a calm and composed demeanor in high pressure situations
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers
- Must have valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Must be able to travel extensively for work

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Swift Current, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Where are you currently located?

Do you have an engineering diploma, and do you possess any agricultural experience?

Please elaborate here:

- This position requires frequent travel. Are you comfortable with this?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Technical sales: 3 years (preferred)
- Direct sales: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person