Posted 16 days ago
Industrial Sales Representative
@ SurfacePrep
Remote in Canada
Overview
SurfacePrep, through its OCL Industrial Materials division, is hiring an Industrial Sales Representative to grow an established territory across British Columbia, including Greater Vancouver. The role is field-based, combining regional travel with relationship-building, new business development and solution-based selling to metal casting customers and manufacturers. Base salary is $80,000 to $100,000 CAD plus commission, with a car allowance, mileage and travel for 17 to 20 weeks a year.
Responsibilities:
- Build network and generate new sales leads
- Meet with prospective and existing customers
- Recommend and demonstrate suitable products
- Maintain client relationships and post-sale service
- Track sales activity in CRM and prepare forecasts
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or five years outside sales experience
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills
- Willing to travel 17 to 20 weeks per year
- Canadian passport required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to lift up to 55 pounds
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Client sites, Vehicle, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 55 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Marketing, Sales, Business, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
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SurfacePrep
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Delivering Results Beyond the Surface
Full company description
SurfacePrep is North America's premier provider of surface finishing solutions. With more than 60 locations and one of the industry's most experienced technical teams, we help manufacturers improve quality, increase throughput, reduce risk, and solve complex surface preparation and finishing challenges across aerospace, automotive, foundry, medical, energy, woodworking, and beyond. From initial surface preparation to final finishing, SurfacePrep supports the entire manufacturing process with the equipment, consumables, technical expertise, and service needed to optimize performance at every stage. Whether improving an existing process or developing a new one, our team delivers tailored solutions backed by hands-on technical support and industry-leading resources. Capabilities include: Abrasive Blasting (Air & Wheel) Vibratory & Mass Finishing Paint & Powder Coating Systems Safety Equipment & PPE Solutions Coated & Bonded Abrasives Rebuilt & Refurbished Equipment Custom Process Development & Testing Production Finishing Services Post-Processing for Additive Manufacturing Industrial E-Commerce Solutions From start to finish. Products, equipment, services, and expertise—all from a single trusted partner. Learn more or connect with a specialist: https://www.surfaceprep.com/
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,990
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 235
- Reported office locations
- 9000 Byron Commerce Dr SW, Byron Center, Michigan 49315, US
- 410 W 8 Mile Rd, Ferndale, Michigan 48220, US
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- Business categories
- Chemical Engineering
- Advanced Materials
- Retail
- 3D Technology
- Industrial
- Supply Chain Management
- Industrial Automation
- 3D Printing
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- GNAP LLC
- SurfacePrep
- Specialties
- Surface Finishing Solutions
- Abrasive Blasting Equipment
- Air Blast Cabinets & Systems
- Wheel Blast Equipment
- Vibratory Finishing Equipment
- Mass Finishing Equipment
- Blast Media & Abrasives
- Stainless Steel Cut Wire
- Rebuilt Industrial Equipment
- Paint & Powder Coating Systems
- Custom Process Development
- Production Finishing Services
- Industrial Equipment Distribution
- Surface Enhancement Consulting
- Technical Sales & Support
- Preventative Maintenance Services
- Bonded Abrasives & Grinding Wheels
- Precision Grinding Solutions
- Cut Off Wheels & Grinding Products
- Abrasive Belts
- Discs & Sheets
- Dust Collection & Safety Systems
- Industrial Equipment Distribution
- Multi-Industry Finishing Expertise
- Nationwide Distribution Network
- and Additive Manufacturing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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SurfacePrep is North America's premier provider of surface finishing solutions. With more than 60 locations and one of the industry's most experienced technical teams, we help manufacturers improve quality, increase throughput, reduce risk, and solve complex surface preparation and finishing challenges across aerospace, automotive, foundry, medical, energy, woodworking, and beyond. From initial surface preparation…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Byron Center, Michigan |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Surface Finishing SolutionsAbrasive Blasting EquipmentAir Blast Cabinets & SystemsWheel Blast EquipmentVibratory Finishing EquipmentMass Finishing EquipmentBlast Media & AbrasivesStainless Steel Cut WireRebuilt Industrial EquipmentPaint & Powder Coating Systems |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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The Industrial Sales Representative is responsible for growing an established territory across British Columbia, including Greater Vancouver. This field-based role works with select metal casting customers and manufacturers using surface enhancement technologies, combining regular regional travel with relationship-building, new business development, and solution-based selling.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain a strong network to generate new sales opportunities/leads.
- Plan and schedule meetings with prospective and existing customers.
- Engage with clients to understand their product or service requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
- Present and demonstrate product features/benefits tailored to customer needs.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication, relationship management, and timely resolution of post-sale issues.
- Maintain ongoing contact with current and past clients, providing updates on new products, services, and enhancements.
- Track and document sales activities—including calls, orders, wins/losses, and relationship challenges—using CRM tools.
- Prepare and deliver periodic sales forecasts for the assigned territory.
- Perform additional duties as required to support business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, Engineering or a related field OR minimum of five years of relevant experience in outside sales or a similar role.
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Ability to prioritize and respond promptly to customer inquiries and requests.
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and deliver solutions.
- Thrives in fast-paced environments and remains composed under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software applications.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively for training, conferences, and to service accounts (˜17-20 weeks per year), including prolonged periods of driving.
- Canadian Passport required and ability to travel into the US for conferences and product training purposes.
- Comfortable with extended periods of desk work and computer use.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds as needed.
Benefits
- Car allowance and mileage
- Healthcare, Dentalcare, and Visioncare
- RSP Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
About OCL Industrial Materials Ltd. and SurfacePrep
OCL Industrial Materials Ltd. is a Canadian supplier of specialized products and technical solutions for the foundry, metalworking, and surface preparation industries. Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1945, the company serves customers throughout Western Canada. Its product range includes foundry consumables, abrasives, blast media, refractories, crucibles, coatings, and related industrial equipment. As part of SurfacePrep, OCL combines local service and industry expertise with access to an extensive North American supply network.
Founded in 1956, SurfacePrep is North America’s leading provider of surface enhancement solutions, with over 60 locations across the United States, Canada, and Europe. We help manufacturers improve performance, quality, and efficiency with industry-leading equipment, consumables, expertise, and process solutions.
Salary Description
$80,000–$100,000 CAD base salary + commissionJournal
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