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Technical Sales Specialists

(NOC 6221)
+29.36%
 

Career Description

Technical sales specialists promote sales to existing clients, and identify / solicit potential clients, assess the needs / resources of clients and recommend appropriate goods / services, provide input into product design where goods / services must meet clients' specific needs, develop reports / proposals and deliver presentations, and troubleshoot technical problems.

Duties May Include

Technical sales specialists may train customers' staff in the operation / maintenance of equipment, estimate costs of installation / maintenance of equipment / service, conduct sales through Internet-based electronic commerce, prepare and administer sales contracts, and specialize in selling scientific / industrial products, telecommunication / computer services, and other particular products / services.

Examples of Titles

Sales engineer
Technical sales representative
Technical salesperson
Technical service sales consultant

Where They Work

Technical sales specialists work for wholesalers, pharmaceutical companies, industrial equipment manufacturing companies, computer services / engineering firms, hydro-electric companies, and other organizations that produce / provide technical goods / services. They may also be self-employed and contract their services to companies.

Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Vente Bachelor
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia, US

Related Program(s):
Business Administration - Marketing and Sales Degree Bachelor; Online
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Vancouver Career College (Vancouver Campus)
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Global Supply Chain Management and International Trade Diploma
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Modified on January 26, 2022