Available Job Postings
Server / Network Technical Specialist
MicroAge Basics is privately owned and operated systems integrator and IT Solutions provider located along the shores of Lake Huron in Goderich, Kincardine and Wingham, Ontario. Covering a vast variety of businesses primarily in Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties. Operating since 1984, MicroAge Basics is committed to being the expert choice for all business needs within the communities we serve. We are expanding our organization and looking for dynamic and confident individuals focused on continuous learning and growth opportunities to be part of our highly innovative solutions environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Configuration, installation, upgrade, and migration of servers and related network operating system software.
- Deadline oriented, you will troubleshoot and repair server hardware and software failures under demanding time constraints.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team, you will resolve hardware and software malfunctions at the desktop and server level.
Qualifications 3 to 5 years related experience Degree/diploma in electronics or computer science*
- Certified in CompTIA Server +, Network+, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
- Experience with Virtualization technology
- Ability to perform server and NOS installations in a production environment
- You must have a valid driver’s license
The salary for this position is dependent upon qualifications and experience. MicroAge Basics offers a competitive compensation package. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Only selected candidates will be notified for an interview.
Office Products Sales Representative
MicroAge Basics is a privately owned and operated company since 1984 with our head office located along the beautiful shores of Lake Huron in Goderich, Ontario. We have 3 retail locations located in Kincardine, Wingham, and Goderich. We primarily service business clients throughout Huron, Bruce and Perth counties and surrounding areas.
MicroAge Basics provides our business customers with a deep professional expertise when it comes to Business Essentials such as Office Products, Office Furniture, Facilities, Technology, IT and Phone Systems. We offer quality products and services and treat our customers with the respect they deserve backed by a team of dedicated professionals.
We are currently looking for outstanding Sales Representatives to join our Office Products team!
Your responsibilities will include securing new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with existing accounts. The position will require you to have a thorough understanding of your clients’ needs, as well as our product offerings and company, so that you can identify areas for sales growth with an emphasis on providing solutions to serve our customers.
If you love finding new ways to identify growth opportunities, have a knack for identifying customers needs, love collaborating and bringing solutions together for the customer, and have a real passion for sales, this is the role for you.
MicroAge Basics Sales Representatives must be outgoing, passionate, sales oriented and driven by customer satisfaction. As a Sales Representative, you will identify and solicit new clients and provide exceptional service to our existing loyal customers. This is a hybrid role with work from home options available.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Be the primary point of contact and build long term relationships with customers
- Secure new accounts through prospecting and networking via phone calls, emails, virtual, social, and in person meetings when appropriate.
- Increase sales by staying current with new products and trends as well as developing an awareness of customer requirements and preferences and changes in the local market, competitors and industry.
- Add value to the customer experience by developing a thorough understanding of their business, project and or operational requirements
- Advise the customer on the best product(s) and provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations.
- Educate customers on our “one stop solution” and all our products and services to assist consolidating their business needs enabling them to purchase their entire lines of business with our company.
- Serve as the primary contact for purchasers
We are looking for Someone Who Has
- Previous experience in sales, new business development and other related fields.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Superior consultative selling skills with proven closing ability
- Solid organizational skills and values attention to detail
- Natural relationship builder with the ability to build collaborative, trusting interpersonal relationships through various means such as phone calls, emails, virtual communication, and in person meetings (when appropriate with key decision makers) with integrity and reliability.
- Ability to prioritize among competing tasks
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite especially Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint experience.
- Highly coachable, able to take direction in addition to working independently and being highly self-motivated
- A willingness to constantly be learning as our industry and clients needs are continually changing.
- Our ideal candidate will have office product industry experience.
The salary for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Interested applicants should email their resume along with a cover letter that includes why you would be a great addition to our team to Sheri Peet, Office Products and Furniture Sales Manager, [email protected].
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.