About S&C
For over 60 years S&C Electric has been in Canada, as both an industry and community leader. We are committed to developing our highly motivated team members and recognize their success and achievements. S&C is proud of our commitment to the environment. With our ISO 14001 certified manufacturing facility, our logo is not the only thing that’s green!
Come join our team of over 350 members who develop, design, manufacture and support a wide range of solutions and products designed to help keep the lights on! Please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNbLwEfVg6E&feature=youtu.be for testimonials of current team members on their experience of working at S&C.
Job Summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Application Engineer. Reporting to the Western Regional Manager, the successful candidate drive sales and provide solutions to S&C’s customers. The ideal candidate is a driven sales professional with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the Electrical Distribution market. The successful candidate will complete an 18-24 month training at our Toronto office and upon successful completion, the candidate will be based in Calgary.
Core Responsibilities
- Respond to customer needs promptly by identifying applicable solutions, generating proposals, and closing orders
- Prepare technical specifications and review external specifications to identify and highlight opportunities for S&C’s products and solutions
- Lead tender submissions, in coordination with Inside Sales, Product Specialists, Engineering, and Accounting Teams
- Train customers and distributors on S&C products and solutions
- Maintain sales reports regarding district activities and results, to demonstrate that activities and outcomes align with business plans and objectives
- Prepare annual district sales forecasts and expense estimates
- Implement and execute sales and development goals assigned by the management
- Possess and maintain an in-depth knowledge of product lines represented by the company
- Conduct and attend customer visits and customer events to build relationships with key accounts
- Conduct formal presentations with individual customers or customer groups
- Maintain accurate customer data and activity tracking
Qualifications
- BSc in Electrical Engineering, eligible for the Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in Canada
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate and complete sales/technical support and troubleshoot
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products and SalesForce.com
- Ability to comprehend electric schematic drawings and documentation
- Willingness to travel within Canada and periodic travel to United States
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be willing to relocate within Canada
- Experience with selling engineering products and solutions is a strong asset
Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team. S&C supports these qualities with a strong package of pay and benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, Success Sharing (bonus) plan, 3 weeks’ vacation, paid holiday shutdown, flexible benefit options, seniority recognition program, employee assistance program, excellent education and training programs, a challenging work environment, and broad opportunities for advancement.
S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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