Technical Sales Specialist
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Job Summary
PRINCIPAL FOCUS:
Under the direction ofStore Management a Technical Sales Specialist Mandarinand CantoneseSpeakingis responsible forproviding expert consultationandcomplete solutions to address customer needs.This position will play a key role in serving and supporting Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking customers providing technicalconsultationand building long-term client relationships within that community.Youwillalsoparticipatein store eventsie. educational seminars product overviews and technical training sessions.
Core Responsibilities
1. Photo andVideoSales & Customer Consultation
- Provideexpert consultationto professional and aspiring video creatorsincluding filmmakers videographers content creators broadcasters and corporate media teams.
- Recommend completephoto and/orvideo production solutions including:
- Cameras
- Lenses
- Lighting
- Audio equipment
- Stabilization and rigging
- Monitoring and recording solutions
- Streaming and production tools
- Translate customer needs into complete productionkits.
- Maintain strong relationships with repeat customers.
- Support high-value transactions and custom system builds.
2. Technical Expertise & Product Knowledge
- Maintain advanced knowledge ofabroad range ofvideo equipment including products from companies such as Sony Canon Panasonic Blackmagic DesignLeicaandHasselblad
- Stay current with trends in:
- Mirrorlessvideoproduction
- Cinemacameras
- Livestreamingsystems
- Virtualproduction
- Contentcreatorgear
- High-enddrones
- Evaluate new products and emerging technologies.
3. Product Assortment & Merchandising Input
- Collaborate withProduct Management and Purchasing teamsto:
- Identifyproducts the store should carry
- Provide feedback on customer demand and trends
- Suggest additions or removals from the product assortment
- Analyze:
- Customer requests
- Competitor offerings
- Emerging brands
- Recommend demo products and key items for in-store focus.
4. Store Display & Experience Consultation
- Recommend thephoto andvideo department displays and demo stations.
- Ensure equipment is:
- Functional
- Updated
- Properly configured
- Visually compelling
- Recommend interactive demo experiences where customers can test equipment.
- Support product launches demo days and recommend vendorshowcasechanges.
5. Vendor & Industry Engagement
- Participate in:
- Vendor training
- Product launches
- Industry events and trade shows
- Support in-store vendor demonstrations.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise
- Strongworking knowledge of
- Videocameras and codecs
- Lighting techniques
- Audio capture
- Livestreaming systems
- Editing and post-production workflows
- Must be fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese
Sales & Customer Service
- Consultative selling skills.
- Ability to designcomplete production solutions.
- Experience with professional customers.
Organizational & Merchandising Skills
- Experience with product displays and retail merchandising.
- Ability to analyze product trends and demand.
Preferred Experience
- Professional background in:
- Filmmaking
- Videography
- Broadcast production
- Content creation
- Experience working in aprofessional camera or production equipment retail environment.
- Familiarity with editing platforms such as Adobe Premiere Pro DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Vistek is Canada's Camera store - shop for the top brands of mirrorless cameras, camera lenses, digital cameras, 4k video camcorders, and camera accessories