Technical Sales Representative
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
We are a leading fluid power distributor providing hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, automation, and electro-hydraulic solutions to industrial customers across Western Canada. We help customers improve productivity and reliability through technical expertise, quality products, and strong supplier partnerships.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a driven Technical Sales Representative to grow our presence across BC through new business development, account growth, and solution-based selling.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong relationship-building skills with a technical mindset and enjoys working directly with customers to solve complex industrial challenges. We believe this opportunity will be rewarding for a technical person who is looking to spend more time with people.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and grow an assigned sales territory across British Columbia.
- Prospect and secure new business opportunities through customer visits, networking, referrals, and industry events.
- Build relationships with engineers, maintenance teams, operations leaders, and purchasing professionals.
- Identify customer challenges and recommend hydraulic, pneumatic, automation, and electro-hydraulic solutions.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical recommendations.
- Manage an active sales pipeline and achieve revenue and margin targets.
- Collaborate with supplier partners and internal technical resources to develop customer solutions.
- Maintain CRM records, forecasts, and account plans.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. P.Eng. designation or EIT status considered an asset.
- 3+ years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, instrumentation, or related industrial technologies.
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
- Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and incentive program with car allowance.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Extensive supplier and technical training.
- Career growth opportunities within a growing Canadian industrial business.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Pay: $80,000.00-$125,603.01 per year
Application question(s):
- Describe the largest sale you personally closed in the last 12 months.
Experience:
- sales: 3 years (preferred)
Location:
- Lower Mainland, BC (required)
Work Location: On the road
