Outside Technical Sales Rep
Job Description
Specification Sales Representative
Location: Mississauga, ON (GTA-based with local travel)
About the Company:
Join a growing clean-tech company focused on advancing smart building solutions. They develop innovative lighting control technology that helps commercial buildings reduce energy use and improve efficiency. This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful projects in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
What You'll Do
- Drive adoption of next-generation smart lighting and building control solutions across the GTA.
- Influence project design from concept through installation by building strong relationships with electrical engineers, architects, and designers.
- Deliver tailored solutions by reviewing electrical drawings and specifications in collaboration with the technical team.
- Conduct customer meetings, demos, and training sessions — both in-person and virtually.
- Partner with inside sales and technical support teams to ensure seamless project execution.
What We're Looking For
Must-Haves
- 5+ years in lighting controls, building automation, or IoT systems sales.
- Proven track record selling to or through specifiers (engineers, architects, designers) in commercial or industrial projects.
- Strong technical understanding of control systems and ability to interpret electrical drawings.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-starter mentality with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach.
- GTA-based with valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience introducing new technologies to market, including smart building, IoT, or energy management systems.
- Post-secondary education in engineering, business, or a related technical field.
Why This Role is Exciting
- Be the face of the company in the GTA, driving market adoption of a breakthrough lighting platform.
- Work in a collaborative, innovative environment where your impact is visible.
- Influence early-stage design decisions on commercial and industrial projects.
- Join a company at the forefront of clean-tech innovation, shaping the future of smart buildings.
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