Spherion Corporation is a leading recruiting and staffing company that provides integrated solutions to meet the evolving needs of companies and job candidates. As an industry pioneer for more than 60 years, Spherion has sourced, screened and placed millions of individuals in temporary, temp-to-perm and full-time jobs.  With approximately 700 locations in the United States and Canada, Spherion delivers innovative workforce solutions that improve business performance. Spherion provides its services to more than 8,000 customers, from Fortune 500 companies to a wide range of small and mid-size organizations. Employing more than 300,000 people annually through its network, Spherion is one of North America's largest employers. 

Sales Representative – Modernization & Retrofit

Our Client, a well-established provider of industrial-automation and controls solutions, plumbing, mechanical, & electrical supplies, is currently seeking an outgoing, self-starter to fill the position of Automation and Controls outside Representative for the Nova Scotia Area.
 
As the Sales Representative Modernization & Retrofit  you are a successful, energetic, accomplished professional who will be responsible for dealing directly with engineers and purchasers throughout the market.  To be successful you must have a strong technical background with building systems along with outstanding communication skills.
 
Duties:

• Work closely with FSL in branch to support field technicians.
• Promote Modernization, Retrofit and “upgrade” programs, related to the clients HVAC Mechanical, Building Automation & Control Offerings within the commercial, condominium, industrial and institutional markets.
• Activities are primarily mechanical, electrical & electronic in nature requiring familiarity with: knowledge of blueprints, mechanical engineering, HVAC equipment, heat transfer, refrigeration, chillers, loads, estimates, etc.  
• Design, engineer, propose, quote, sell, close and manage the numerous mechanical, automation, control adds, upgrades and changes to building HVAC systems.
• Activities also involve developing a prospecting campaign for new client opportunities; servicing the existing contract client base and working with local management team to provide value add service solutions tailored to fit client needs.
• Extensive client network and relationships. Leverage existing contract base experience.
• Adequate working backlog in sales.

Requirements:

• University Degree, Community College Education, CET or related credentials,
• Understanding and experience with general business principles, sales and HVAC mechanical systems.
• 10 years industry related sales experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment with limited, direct supervision.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction goals and clients quality values.
• Excellent competency and experience that enables you to provide superior service & support to our existing account base. 
• Strong computer skills in Excel, MS Word and online applications.
• Candidate should have a mechanical / services oriented background
• Should be  familiar with construction, mechanical services, modernization / retrofit projects, as well as, the sale of Service Maintenance Contracts from related industries would be beneficial.  
• Possess integrity, have a sense of urgency and are genuine Team Players. 
• Communication, presentation and contemporary computer skills are also required.

Salary: $55000 - $60000
 
Interested candidates please submit your resume along with cover letter to, quoting SR0608-CB:
 
Philip Cantrill
Professional Search & Placement Consultant
Spherion Staffing Solutions
pcantrill@spherion.ca

Apply Here:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SPHERION&cws=1&rid=804