Technical Sales Specialist - Farris Pressure Management (Fort McMurray or Calgary)

Posted: November 08, 2010

Description

We are recruiting internally and externally for a Technical Sales Specialist for the Farris Pressure Management (FPM) Business Unit.  This position could be based out of Fort McMurray or out of Calgary commuting to Fort McMurray, reporting to the FPM Business Unit Manager.

Role and Responsibilities

• Leading business unit sales strategies and activities for Fort McMurray and Calgary
  
• Proactively pursuing application opportunities and determining customer requirements to support business goals
  
• Providing pressure management expertise to new and existing customers and creating awareness, understanding and preference for Spartan and FPM Principals
  
• Working closely with Account Managers, Sales Manager, and SBU Manager to support successful project pursuit strategies
  
• Support of project strategy and price negotiation discussions with Principals
  
• Providing technical support, information, and training to Application Engineers and Account Managers
  
• Maintaining and developing appropriate relationships with key customers and industry contacts
  
• Supporting SBU Manager in technology management for the business unit
  
• Driving growth and delivering on bookings goals

Qualifications and Skills

• Engineering Degree or Technical Diploma with equivalent experience
  
• Minimum 3 years solid automation background/experience
  
• Strong technical background in pressure management equipment – safety relief valves, tank vents, rupture discs, and flame arrestors
  
• Good installed-base product knowledge
  
• Technical sales experience is an advantage
  
• Solid presentation skills
  
• Proven customer service practices
  
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Detail oriented
  
• Highly motivated and innovative
  
• Effective team player
  
• Valid drivers license, as travel is required
  
• Proactive, self-starter attitude
  
• Entrepreneurial work ethic    

How to Apply

Forward your resume, in confidence, to careers-edm@spartancontrols.com
 
The position will remain open until filled.

All applicants are thanked in advance; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. By submitting your resume we understand that you are providing your consent for Spartan Controls to retain your resume on file for 3 months to be considered for other possible employment opportunities within all Spartan Divisions and Subsidiaries.