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Technical Sales

  • New Hamburg, ON, Canada

Full-time

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The Technical Sales Specialist plays a critical role in providing technical support for product development, collaborating with internal technical and commercial teams, and engaging with customers to offer tailored solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

  • Develop and implement individualized and detailed sales strategies to maintain and grow Barentz’ market presence and gross profit
  • Prompt follow-up on company and principal supplied leads
  • Move prospects through the sales process to secure new business, utilizing CRM software to monitor progress and document interactions
  • Collaborate with management and outside sales as needed on specific accounts within their territory
  • Incorporate appropriate sales techniques when prospecting new customers, ensuring effective communication of Barentz’ brand and market presence
  • Utilize product knowledge and sales experience to clearly deliver the value proposition to customers, existing and new
  • Sustain and improve upon the level of service offered to our customers via unique and new service initiatives to ensure we are making Barentz Always a better solution at all times
  • Represent Barentz as a leader in the industry through conferences, industry events, social media platforms, networking events, etc.
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, creating a network of resources for the future
  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations, where applicable, either in person or virtually
  • Serve as a liaison with Principal Management and Key Supplier(s) on specific accounts within the assigned territory
  • Assist customers by sharing technical expertise on product usage, product application, and formulation
  • Identify new opportunities to add value by monitoring industry changes, trends, and customer needs
  • Address customer questions, concerns, and inquiries with a sense of urgency and accuracy
  • Send quotes to new/existing customer and sample requests, etc., as required
  • Participate in new product introductions, training, joint sales calls, and testing
  • Support and lead by example, Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values
  • Issue timely reporting of customer issues and opportunities through call reports, emails, phone calls, and other means of communication
  • Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities including, but not limited to, product and sales training
  • Other duties as requested

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.
  • Technical expertise of assigned division and product line(s) required (i.e., floor care, food technology, animal science, regulatory, formulations, end user applications, certifications, etc.)
  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in a lab setting, ideally in formulation development
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, market trends and consumer preferences for assigned product line(s)
  • Ability to quickly comprehend and understand formulations and end user applications
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed, effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders
  • Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships

Work Environment/Physical Requirement

Work is performed in an office and/or lab environment There may be exposure to production and laboratory facilities where proper PPE is required.

Ability and desire to travel 3-5 days per month for customer visits and industry events as required

The position is moderately sedentary. Use of a computer and phone are required on a regular basis for verbal and written communications.

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The Technical Sales Specialist plays a critical role in providing technical support for product development, collaborating with internal technical and commercial teams, and engaging with customers to offer tailored solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

  • Develop and implement individualized and detailed sales strategies to maintain and grow Barentz’ market presence and gross profit
  • Prompt follow-up on company and principal supplied leads
  • Move prospects through the sales process to secure new business, utilizing CRM software to monitor progress and document interactions
  • Collaborate with management and outside sales as needed on specific accounts within their territory
  • Incorporate appropriate sales techniques when prospecting new customers, ensuring effective communication of Barentz’ brand and market presence
  • Utilize product knowledge and sales experience to clearly deliver the value proposition to customers, existing and new
  • Sustain and improve upon the level of service offered to our customers via unique and new service initiatives to ensure we are making Barentz Always a better solution at all times
  • Represent Barentz as a leader in the industry through conferences, industry events, social media platforms, networking events, etc.
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, creating a network of resources for the future
  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations, where applicable, either in person or virtually
  • Serve as a liaison with Principal Management and Key Supplier(s) on specific accounts within the assigned territory
  • Assist customers by sharing technical expertise on product usage, product application, and formulation
  • Identify new opportunities to add value by monitoring industry changes, trends, and customer needs
  • Address customer questions, concerns, and inquiries with a sense of urgency and accuracy
  • Send quotes to new/existing customer and sample requests, etc., as required
  • Participate in new product introductions, training, joint sales calls, and testing
  • Support and lead by example, Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values
  • Issue timely reporting of customer issues and opportunities through call reports, emails, phone calls, and other means of communication
  • Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities including, but not limited to, product and sales training
  • Other duties as requested

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.
  • Technical expertise of assigned division and product line(s) required (i.e., floor care, food technology, animal science, regulatory, formulations, end user applications, certifications, etc.)
  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in a lab setting, ideally in formulation development
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, market trends and consumer preferences for assigned product line(s)
  • Ability to quickly comprehend and understand formulations and end user applications
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed, effectively conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders
  • Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships

Work Environment/Physical Requirement

Work is performed in an office and/or lab environment There may be exposure to production and laboratory facilities where proper PPE is required.

Ability and desire to travel 3-5 days per month for customer visits and industry events as required

The position is moderately sedentary. Use of a computer and phone are required on a regular basis for verbal and written communications.

Le/la Spécialiste Technique des Ventes joue un rôle essentiel en apportant un soutien technique au développement de produits, en collaborant avec les équipes techniques et commerciales internes, et en interagissant avec les clients pour proposer des solutions sur mesure.

Responsabilités essentielles

  • Développer et mettre en œuvre des stratégies de vente personnalisées et détaillées pour maintenir et accroître la présence de Barentz sur le marché ainsi que sa marge brute
  • Assurer un suivi rapide des pistes fournies par l'entreprise et les fournisseurs
  • Accompagner les prospects tout au long du processus de vente afin de sécuriser de nouvelles affaires, en utilisant un logiciel CRM pour suivre les progrès et documenter les interactions
  • Collaborer avec la direction et les commerciaux externes selon les besoins sur des comptes spécifiques au sein du territoire assigné
  • Intégrer les techniques de vente appropriées lors de la prospection de nouveaux clients, en assurant une communication efficace de la marque et de la présence de Barentz sur le marché
  • Utiliser ses connaissances produits et son expérience commerciale pour transmettre clairement la proposition de valeur aux clients, existants et nouveaux
  • Maintenir et améliorer le niveau de service offert aux clients à travers des initiatives nouvelles et innovantes afin de faire de Barentz Toujours une meilleure solution
  • Représenter Barentz en tant que leader de l’industrie lors de conférences, événements sectoriels, réseaux sociaux, événements de réseautage, etc.
  • Développer et entretenir des relations solides avec les clients, créant un réseau de ressources à long terme
  • Préparer et présenter des présentations commerciales et démonstrations de produits, en personne ou en virtuel
  • Servir de liaison avec la gestion des fournisseurs et les fournisseurs clés sur certains comptes du territoire assigné
  • Assister les clients en partageant une expertise technique sur l’utilisation, les applications et la formulation des produits
  • Identifier de nouvelles opportunités en surveillant les évolutions du secteur, les tendances et les besoins des clients
  • Répondre aux questions, préoccupations et demandes des clients avec un sens de l’urgence et une grande précision
  • Envoyer des devis aux clients nouveaux/existants, traiter les demandes d’échantillons, etc., selon les besoins
  • Participer aux lancements de nouveaux produits, aux formations, aux visites clients conjointes et aux essais
  • Soutenir et incarner la mission, les stratégies et les valeurs de Barentz
  • Communiquer en temps opportun les problèmes et opportunités liés aux clients via des comptes rendus, courriels, appels, etc.
  • Participer à des opportunités continues de développement personnel, incluant des formations produits et commerciales
  • Exécuter d'autres tâches selon les besoins

Qualifications

  • Diplôme universitaire en chimie, génie chimique, science des matériaux ou domaine technique connexe
  • Expertise technique dans la division et les gammes de produits assignées (ex. : entretien des sols, technologie alimentaire, sciences animales, réglementation, formulation, applications utilisateurs finaux, certifications, etc.)
  • 5 à 7 ans d’expérience pratique en laboratoire, idéalement en développement de formulations
  • Solide connaissance des exigences réglementaires, tendances du marché et préférences des consommateurs pour les produits concernés
  • Capacité à comprendre rapidement les formulations et leurs applications
  • Excellentes compétences en résolution de problèmes et en dépannage, capable de travailler de manière autonome et en équipe
  • Autonomie, énergie, enthousiasme et attitude positive
  • Solides compétences en communication écrite et orale, avec capacité à adapter le style selon l’audience et à vulgariser des informations techniques pour des interlocuteurs non techniques
  • Bonne maîtrise de Microsoft Office, notamment Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel et PowerPoint
  • Agir de manière légale et éthique dans toutes les relations professionnelles

Environnement de travail / Exigences physiques

  • Le travail s’effectue dans un environnement de bureau et/ou de laboratoire. Une exposition à des sites de production et laboratoires est possible, avec équipement de protection requis
  • Disponibilité pour voyager de 3 à 5 jours par mois pour des visites clients ou des événements professionnels
  • Ce poste est modérément sédentaire. L’utilisation régulière de l’ordinateur et du téléphone est requise pour les communications écrites et orales hnical Sales
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Responsibilities

Develop sales strategies, pursue leads, and grow business by guiding prospects through the sales process and maintaining customer relationships. Provide technical product and formulation support, deliver presentations and demonstrations, coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, and report customer issues and opportunities.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related technical field is required, along with technical expertise in the assigned product lines. The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on laboratory experience, ideally in formulation development, plus regulatory and market knowledge, strong communication and troubleshooting skills, and willingness to travel 3–5 days per month.

Skills

  • Technical Sales
  • Sales Strategy
  • CRM Software
  • Product Knowledge
  • Formulation Development
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Regulatory Knowledge
  • Troubleshooting
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Communication
  • Sales Presentations
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Industry Trend Analysis

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Categories

  • Sales
  • Science & Research
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Technical Sales
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Sales Strategy
  • Gross Profit
  • Lead Follow-Up
  • CRM Software
  • Formulation Development
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Product Development
  • Product Applications
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Market Trends
  • Consumer Preferences
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Sales Presentations
  • Customer Service
  • New Product Introductions
  • Product Training
  • Joint Sales Calls
  • Product Testing
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Floor Care
  • Food Technology
  • Animal Science
  • Materials Science

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