Photo and Video Sales Consultant - Calgary, Canada - Vistek LTD

Vistek LTD

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

PRINCIPAL FOCUS:

As the Photo and Video Sales Consultant, you will be part of a dynamic team of experienced like-minded professionals in a leading-edge retail environment.

You will be working with the latest equipment; providing advice to our clients, while offering the best customer service experience and establishing relationships with industry professionals.

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 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

EXPERIENCE:

13 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._