Technical Sales & Vehicle Solutions Specialist

Mechanical Background? Ready to Move Into Technical Sales?

If you understand how things are built, enjoy solving mechanical or electrical problems, and are comfortable working directly with customers, this could be your next career step.

At Sterling Fleet Outfitters, we help businesses across North America improve productivity through custom commercial vehicle solutions. Since 2002, we have grown into one of Western Canada's leading commercial vehicle upfitters. We can teach our products, suppliers, and sales process. What you bring is mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, customer confidence, and the ambition to build a successful career in technical sales.

Why Join Sterling?

• Strong, supportive team culture focused on growth and learning
• Competitive pay plus bonus/profit-sharing eligibility after probation
• Excellent medical benefits
• Convenient Surrey location in the Fraser Valley

What You'll Do

As a Technical Sales & Vehicle Solutions Specialist, you'll work directly with customers to design practical vehicle solutions that help them operate more efficiently.

• Showroom and phone sales, including:
• • Meet with customers in person to understand customer workflows, challenges, and vehicle requirements
  • Recommend practical commercial vehicle upfit solutions
  • Present solutions confidently and guide customers through the purchasing process
• Design vehicle layouts and equipment packages
• Create estimates, quotations, proposals, and project costings
• Accurately estimate materials, labour hours, and project requirements
• Protect project gross margins through accurate costing
• Develop solutions involving storage systems, lighting, accessories, electrical systems, power systems, and specialty vehicle equipment
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Installation teams
• Convert customer requirements into complete project documentation, work orders, and production handoff packages
• Maintain accurate customer and project information within company systems
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the project lifecycle

What We're Looking For

Experience with and/or Core Skills in

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new software
• 12V vehicle electrical systems
• 120V power systems
• Batteries, charging systems, and auxiliary power systems
• Inverters, relays, and vehicle lighting
• Shore power systems

Experience in any of the following is considered valuable:

• Automotive repair or maintenance
• Commercial vehicles, fleet equipment, or vehicle accessories
• RV service and repair
• Vehicle accessory installation
• Service advising
• Estimating and project costing
• Pricing, markup, and gross margin calculations

What Sterling Will Teach You

• Our products, suppliers, and upfit standards
• Commercial vehicle solution design
• Salesforce and internal systems
• Sales, quoting, and estimating processes
• Production handoff procedures and project documentation requirements
• Product-specific installation requirements

Success in This Role

You'll be successful if you enjoy solving customer problems, creating accurate estimates, and combining technical knowledge with relationship-building skills. This role is ideal for someone who wants to leverage their mechanical experience while building a long-term career in technical sales.

Hours & Location

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Location: Surrey, BC (On-Site)

Build Your Next Career at Sterling Fleet Outfitters

If you're looking to move from the shop floor into a professional technical sales role while continuing to use your mechanical knowledge every day, we'd like to hear from you.

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