TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

DESCRIPTION:
A technical sales representative combines technical knowledge with sales skills. The emphasis of the work varies depending on the level of technical knowledge and understanding needed to sell competently the product or service offered and respond effectively to clients' queries.

ONE OUT OF EVERY 17 CANADIAN WORKERS EARNS A LIVING IN CONSTRUCTION

Duties:
Assess clients' needs and recommend the appropriate goods or services to promote sales Develop reports and proposals, prepare sales presentations and administer contracts Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service Consult with clients after sale to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support May train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment

SKILLs:
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills Attention to detail with the ability to promote sales Ability to build and maintain good customer relations Work independently as well as with a team

EDUCATION:
A university degree or college diploma is usually required Experience in sales or a technical occupation related to the product or service may be required Must stay up to date on scientic and industrial products, telecommunications or computer products and services

OVER THE NEXT 2 DECADES 40% OF NEW JOBS WILL BE IN SKILLED TRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES

SALARY: $24,800 to $75,200

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
In the Civil Engineering Technology diploma program you gain a balanced education in civil engineering theory, combined with practical work in laboratories and in the eld. Specialization takes place through a third-year major project. You become familiar with the structural properties of timber, steel, masonry and concrete and study the design of roads, water distribution and sewage and drainage systems. The major business aspects of civil engineering are also covered, as are technical communications skills.

WHERE TO GET TRAINED:

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIAN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CANDORA COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CONESTOGA COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CONFEDERATION COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FANSHAWE COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY GEORGIAN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HUMBER COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY LOYALIST COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MOHAWK COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY NIAGARA COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY NORTHERN COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SAULT COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SENECA COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ST.CLAIR COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE - CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

GETTING STARTED
THE FOLLOWING ARE 3 SIMPLE WAYS OF GETTING STARTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:

You can begin by applying for a job directly in the Civil Construction Industry. Once you begin working with a Construction Company or Contractor you will quickly gain the necessary skills needed to advance yourself through in-house, work-as-you-learn training. You can enrol in a University, Community College or a Private Technical School to study and prepare yourself for a Career in Civil Construction. All of this information may be found through our website. You can get started through an apprenticeship program by combining on the job training with technical in-class training gaining experience and increased responsibility. You can work in the industry, get paid and work towards earning credits.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLEASE CONTACT:

ONTARIO CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREERS INSTITUTE
5045 ORBITOR DRIVE UNIT 12, SUITE 300 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO

E . jessica@occci.ca W. www.occci.ca