Location: Val-d'Or, Quebec

Reports to: Sr. Sales Manager Eastern Provinces, Thurston Machine Inc.

Objective and Scope:

The Sales Engineer is responsible for promoting Thurston Machine Inc. and its global suppliers throughout a defined territory (Val-d'Or, surrounding area, and Northwestern Ontario). The role is focused on developing new business, nurturing existing client relationships, and growing market share for our industrial equipment lines.

Responsibilities:

• Promote Thurston Machine Inc. and supplier offerings to customers, resellers, and engineering firms.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities using creative sales techniques.
• Build and maintain long-term client and agent relationships.
• Provide equipment solutions tailored to client needs.
• Conduct presentations, lunch-and-learns, and represent the company at tradeshows.
• Travel regularly throughout the region to meet with clients and understand their operations.
• Support existing agents and evaluate their sales efforts.
• Communicate clearly in English and French via email, phone, and in-person.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree, diploma, or certification in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in industrial or technical sales, ideally within mining or mineral processing industries.
• Bilingual (French and English) communication required.
• Knowledge of vendor procurement and supply chain channels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM software.



Skills and Competencies:

• Mechanically inclined and comfortable discussing equipment specifications and applications.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Confident public speaker with presentation and facilitation experience.
• Self motivated, goal oriented and driven to surpass goals
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Able to travel regularly with a valid driver’s license and clean abstract.

Visit www.essencerecruitment.ca to learn more about this opportunity to make your mark with Thurston Machine or contact melanie@essencerecruitment.ca.

Applications are open until August 15, 2025