Technical Sales Development

Job summary

The role involves learning steel and metal products to support external and internal customers across Western Canada. Responsibilities include assisting with quotations, inventory planning, and identifying processing solutions for customers.

Job details

Technical Sales Development - Career Track Alberta Calgary, AB OTE $90,000+ ($60K-$68K Base + Monthly Profit Sharing) | Benefits | RRSP Matching | Perks Are you technically minded, curious about how things are made, and interested in building a career where product and industry knowledge becomes your competitive advantage? Our client is a leading Canadian industrial distributor investing in the next generation of technical expertise within its Western Canadian business. You'll join a small, highly experienced team specializing in high-demand steel & metal products. With retirement approaching for several team members, the company is looking to add a career-oriented, coachable and technically minded individual who is eager to learn, open to extensive training and mentorship, and interested in becoming a product and industry specialist. You don't need to be a steel expert today. We're looking for someone who wants to become one. What You'll Do Learn steel and metal products, applications and fabrication Develop knowledge of suppliers, sourcing and procurement Support established external customers and internal branch customers throughout Western Canada Assist with quotations, orders, inventory planning and forecasting Work closely with sales, purchasing, scheduling, warehouse and operations Help sales teams identify product and processing solutions for customer opportunities Build relationships with fabricators, manufacturers, OEMs and industrial customers Take on increasing account management and business development responsibility as your knowledge grows What We're Looking For Technical aptitude is our #1 priority. You may come from steel or metal fabrication, but we're also interested in technically minded candidates from manufacturing, industrial distribution, construction products or other related environments. Your experience could include inside sales, estimating, project coordination, purchasing, procurement, production coordination, customer service or sales support. You'll Bring Strong technical curiosity and problem-solving ability Comfort working in an industrial or manufacturing environment Strong numerical skills and attention to detail Strong Microsoft Excel skills Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Organization, follow-through and the ability to manage multiple priorities A genuine interest in developing deep product and industry knowledge Previous steel experience is an asset, but not required. Why Join? OTE: $90K+ (base plus profit sharing) Comprehensive health benefits, RRSP matching, plus perks Extensive technical and industry training Mentorship from experienced industry professionals Genuine long-term career and succession opportunity Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are seeking a career-oriented role, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply or reach out for a confidential interview. Keywords: Technical Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Development, Industrial Sales, Steel, Metals, Metal Fabrication, Manufacturing, Estimating, Project Coordinator, Procurement, Purchasing, Industrial Distribution, Calgary.

What you’ll do

The role involves learning steel and metal products to support external and internal customers across Western Canada. Responsibilities include assisting with quotations, inventory planning, and identifying processing solutions for customers.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong technical aptitude and curiosity, with a background in manufacturing, industrial distribution, or construction. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong numerical skills are required.

Benefits

• Health benefits • RRSP matching • Profit sharing • Perks

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Technical Aptitude
• Problem Solving
• Numerical Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Organization
• Account Management
• Business Development
• Procurement
• Estimating
• Inventory Planning

Job areas

• Sales
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics
• Construction