Photo and Video Sales Consultant - Calgary

at  VISTEK LTD

Vistek LTD is Canada’s leading independent specialty retailer of photo and video gear, with stores in Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa, Edmonton and Calgary, plus a robust online presence. Equipment rental is also a big part of our business model. Our product catalogue is vast, highly diversified and state of the art, catering to the needs of the B2C and B2B in both enthusiast and professional markets. For over 40 years, we’ve served the creative community by curating not only the best products but also the best in technical sales talent. The people who work here are tech-savvy and solutions-oriented, and everyone shares a company-wide can-do attitude.
With five locations across Canada and continuing to grow, we are seeking a Full-Time Photo and Video Sales Consultant for our Calgary location.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years’ experience in Photo and Video Sales
• Knowledge in Video Equipment is a requirement
• Proven familiarity with professional camcorders from Panasonic, Sony, JVC and Canon
• Knowledge of DSLRs for video, camcorders, pro audio, sliders, video lighting and drones
• Great familiarity with popular video workflows- post production
• Competence with digital editing software (Avid, Matrox, Pinnacle, Final Cut Pro, Vegas, Premier, etc.)
• Involvement with the video or film community is an asset
• Photography experience is an asset
• Previous sales background is an 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 video education or relevant experience
• Cantonese and/or Mandarin language skills an asset
  Vistek proudly supports employment equity and diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. All job applicants have the right to accommodation if required.
  We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

• 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 myVistek, 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