Photo and Video Sales Consultant - Toronto

PRINCIPAL FOCUS:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provision of best in class service to customers
• Meet sales targets through sales and sales related activities

• Follow up with quotes, orders and posted invoices
• Keep sales environment stocked, clean and tidy
• Focus on various Vistek sales programs to enhance sales
• Keep personally up to date on products through Visnet, seminars, web, magazines, discussions with colleagues, membership in associations etc.

• Actively seeks methods to increase his/her client database.

• Create optimal opportunities through:

• Follow up on quotes
• Follow up calls to previous customers

• Keep environment organized, clean and tidy
• Complete other duties, projects and tasks as assigned.

• Provide support to other departments when needed

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 or more years working in a professional photographic environment
  

• Knowledge in Photo and Video Equipment is a requirement
• Comfortable working knowledge of top brands
• Familiarity with HubSpot and computer literacy is an asset
• Involvement with the photo, video or film community is an asset
• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary photographic, video or related program, or relevant experience
• Previous sales background is an asset
• Competent in Microsoft suite and Mac operating systems
  
• Comfortable using computerized inventory or other ERP system
• Previous retail experience considered a definite asset

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to stay on top of product knowledge to provide best of class service
• Ability to take over key accounts and provide technical advice and solutions selling
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent client relationships
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to remain organized with a strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Formal photo or video related education or relevant experience