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Technical Sales Representative

John Brooks Company · Remote · Canada

Base
C$75K–C$95K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon John Brooks Company's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Field technical sales rep selling filtration, compressed air purification and dryer, and heat exchanger products to industrial customers in southern AB, BC, and SK. Prospects for new business and services existing accounts.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 32 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
6 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
This role is for an existing vacancy. WHAT DO WE DO? We create solutions for the people who keep our world flowing. For over 80 years, John Brooks Company has been solving fluid handling challenges for customers in various industries/markets across Canada by providing a diverse selection of engineered products and innovative system designs, focusing on customized solutions consisting of filtration, pump, spray, and valve products. THE ROLE The Technical Sales Representative-Outside Sales is responsible for providing field technical sales support to customers of John Brooks Company in various markets and industries. The incumbent will be responsible for consultative field sales activities – both generating and closing sales opportunities, necessary to maintain and grow business for Filtration, Compressed Air Purification and Dryer, and Heat Exchanger product lines. Our Technical Sales Representatives are responsible for overall customer satisfaction, while meeting or exceeding the territory sales and profitability targets. TERRITORY: Southern AB, Southern BC, and Southern SK The successful candidate should reside near lower-mainland BC. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Responsible for providing top quality field technical sales support to customers for filtration products and systems - Prospect and generate sales opportunities and leads - Establish and maintain professional business relations with new and existing customers - Service existing customers as well as new territory growth - Visit customers to review products & applications, evaluate and recommend custom filtration solutions to suit individual customer needs - CRM management - Participate in joint calls with managements, suppliers, and other division representatives - Continuous learning/ supplier/ factory/ virtual Requirements Essential: - Post-secondary degree/ diploma in a technical field - Excellent communication skills - 5 years of outside sales experience – industrial filtration products; preferred - 3-4 years’ experience with industrial system review and calculations - A strong sales hunter mindset with a strong technical aptitude and a general understanding of industrial processes - Must demonstrate interpersonal savvy in order to build and maintain relationships - Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills - Advanced computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word etc.) - Strong presentation skills and experience preparing professional PowerPoint decks - Valid Driver’s License and Passport - Demonstrated alignment with John Brooks values; People first, Customer Focus, Pursuit of Excellence Desirable: - Working knowledge of industry products, systems and applications - Experience with Salesforce CRM WORK ENVIRONMENT - Fast-paced environment in a dynamic competitive industry - Daily customer and inter-departmental/branch communication via In person meetings, telephone calls, emails, and virtual meetings - Exposure to deadlines, multiple demands and priorities, multi-tasking, and interruptions - Day travel to customer & supplier sites - Long distance travel to customer & supplier sites, overnight travel as required – approx. 15% - Ability to lift 50lbs, on occasion Benefits Canadian founded and owned, John Brooks Company has doubled in size in the last 7 years to over 200 employees across the country. Since 1938, we have worked hard to build & nurture an entrepreneurial environment, where creative thought and initiative are encouraged; this is a place where your ideas matter! If you have a strong work-ethic, passion, and determination, we’ll provide the tools you need for success. We will help you grow so that we can continue growing. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? - Competitive remuneration including base salary ($75,000-$95,000 per year) + incentive - Competitive vacation - Paid personal day program - Generous benefits package that includes coverage for things like medical, dental, paramedical, and vision - Company Group RRSP with employer matching - Annual health & wellness subsidy - Monthly car allowance and mileage reimbursement program - Company provided iPhone, iPad, and laptop FUN FACTS - The average employee tenure is 9 years - We enjoy celebrating achievements by means of formal service awards, employee achievement awards, and milestone birthdays - We regularly host social events and gatherings to foster togetherness and fun We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request. We use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to help review applications efficiently. Human decision makers remain responsible for all hiring decisions
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