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This field-based role works with select metal casting customers and manufacturers using surface enhancement technologies, combining regular regional travel with relationship-building, new business development, and solution-based selling.\nWhat You'll Do\nDevelop and maintain a strong network to generate new sales opportunities/leads. \nPlan and schedule meetings with prospective and existing customers.\nEngage with clients to understand their product or service requirements and recommend suitable solutions. \nPresent and demonstrate product features/benefits tailored to customer needs. \nEnsure customer satisfaction through proactive communication, relationship management, and timely resolution of post-sale issues. \nMaintain ongoing contact with current and past clients, providing updates on new products, services, and enhancements. \nTrack and document sales activities-including calls, orders, wins/losses, and relationship challenges-using CRM tools. \nPrepare and deliver periodic sales forecasts for the assigned territory. \nPerform additional duties as required to support business objectives.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, Engineering or a related field OR minimum of five years of relevant experience in outside sales or a similar role.\nExcellent sales and negotiation skills. \nOrganized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. \nAbility to prioritize and respond promptly to customer inquiries and requests. \nAnalytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and deliver solutions. \nThrives in fast-paced environments and remains composed under pressure. \nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software applications. \nWillingness and ability to travel extensively for training, conferences, and to service accounts (˜17-20 weeks per year), including prolonged periods of driving.\nCanadian Passport required and ability to travel into the US for conferences and product training purposes.\nComfortable with extended periods of desk work and computer use. \nAbility to lift up to 55 pounds as needed.\nBenefits\nCar allowance and mileage\nHealthcare, Dentalcare, and Visioncare\nRSP Matching \nPaid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nLife Insurance\nLong-Term Disability\nAbout OCL Industrial Materials Ltd. and SurfacePrep\nOCL Industrial Materials Ltd. is a Canadian supplier of specialized products and technical solutions for the foundry, metalworking, and surface preparation industries. Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1945, the company serves customers throughout Western Canada. Its product range includes foundry consumables, abrasives, blast media, refractories, crucibles, coatings, and related industrial equipment. As part of SurfacePrep, OCL combines local service and industry expertise with access to an extensive North American supply network.\nFounded in 1956, SurfacePrep is North America’s leading provider of surface enhancement solutions, with over 60 locations across the United States, Canada, and Europe. 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