Technical Outside Sales – Edmonton, Alberta

Protek Safety & Controls Ltd.

Protek Safety & Controls is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Technical Outside Sales Professional to take accountability of our Edmonton territory. This position is designed for a seasoned salesperson with an Electrical or Instrumentation background who thrives in an autonomous environment, understands industrial markets and can drive growth.

If you are a proactive relationship builder with strong technical aptitude and a proven record of managing a territory, we want to hear from you.

Looking for a January/February start date.

What You Will Do

• Expand our presence in the Edmonton region while maintaining accountability for territory growth and client success.
• Maintain and expand a defined customer base through strategic planning, targeted outreach and consistent relationship development.
• Execute 10 to 20 weekly customer engagements, ranging from on-site meetings to technical lunch and learn presentations focused on application needs and project requirements.
• Engage confidently with engineers, procurement teams and facility leadership to position Protek solutions for both ongoing projects and long-term facility planning.
• Document all relevant communication and client interactions using Protek's CRM and reporting tools.
• Submit weekly sales call reports summarizing meeting outcomes, technical needs, applications and upcoming opportunities.
• Work along side our Inside Sales Team to prepare accurate quotations that include competitive intel, delivery expectations, application details and follow-up recommendations.
• Conduct routine follow-up on all open quotes and document lost opportunities with clear detail for future strategy.
• Represent Protek with a professional image, including wearing Protek-branded apparel while in the office or meeting clients.
• Maintain a clean and reliable vehicle with valid insurance and proper maintenance.
• Participate in off-site customer development activities such as lunches, dinners and industry events, subject to management approval.
• Travel for technical training, commissioning support, trade shows and manufacturer visits as required.
• Work from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Participate in annual performance reviews including account activity analysis and potential redistribution of under-serviced accounts.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of technical outside sales experience within industrial, electrical, instrumentation or hazardous location environments.
• Strong ability to manage a territory independently and make strategic decisions that support revenue growth.
• High level of professionalism, communication skills and confidence in front of clients at all levels.
• Solid administrative discipline, including CRM use, accurate reporting and consistent follow-up.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to wear Protek-branded apparel during office and client visits (provided by Protek).

Why Join Protek

• Opportunity to run your own territory with the backing of an established Canadian leader in hazardous location solutions.
• Access to top manufacturers, advanced product offerings and emerging technologies.
• A company culture built on trust, accountability and long-term client partnerships.
• Supportive leadership committed to professional growth without micromanagement.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned to support the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Experience:

• Technical sales: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Location:

• Edmonton, AB (required)

Work Location: On the road