Hughes Collective is pleased to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client.

Position Title: Technical Solutions Manager

Location: Saskatoon-based

Employment Type: Full-Time

Our Client

For more than 50 years, they’ve been known as the partner industries turn to when facing complex operational challenges. Serving industries such as metals and minerals, energy, industrial, food & beverage, agriculture, and pulp & paper they help clients solve problems rather than simply supplying equipment. With strong partnerships with top OEMs, they ensure their clients receive reliable, high-performance solutions for mission critical operations across Canada. Their technical expertise and customer-first approach, positioning them as a go-to resource for companies that demand reliability and innovation. 

The Opportunity

Think of this as a role where technical curiosity meets business development. As a Technical Solutions Manager, you’ll be the connector between innovative OEMs and the industries that need their equipment. You’ll identify opportunities with clients, learn their processes and challenges, and apply your product knowledge to solve operational problems. Technical understanding is key, you don’t need to be an engineer, but you do need to be comfortable in technical conversations and eager to keep learning. 

This is an opportunity for someone with a hunter’s sales instincts, that thrives on autonomy and independence and has the drive and mindset of an entrepreneur. You’ll manage your own schedule, plan your travel, and take ownership of your territory with the freedom to decide how best to grow it. 

Key Responsibilities

As the Technical Solutions Manager, you will work collaboratively and are responsible for: 

Business Development & Client Growth 

• Drive new business within Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and surrounding markets identifying opportunities and building long-term client relationships. 
• Act as a trusted advisor to engineers, plant managers, and decision-makers, helping them find solutions to their process challenges. 

Technical Expertise & Solution Development 

• Learn products directly from OEM partners through training and ongoing support to build technical knowledge. 
• Confidently engage in technical conversations with clients, identifying needs and recommending the right equipment solutions.  
• Collaborate with inside sales and applications engineering teams to develop proposals and ensure solutions are practical and effective. 
• Provide ongoing aftermarket support including troubleshooting, maintenance, and process optimization. 

Sales Execution & Pipeline Management 

• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery through to proposal, negotiation, and closing. 
• Use Salesforce CRM daily to document client interactions, track opportunities, and maintain an accurate pipeline. 
• Share field insights with leadership and communicate updates in a concise, solutions-focused manner. 

Qualifications

As the Technical Solutions Manager, you will possess the following qualities: 

The Essentials (Hard Skills): 

• Bachelor’s degree or background in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Mining Engineering is ideal, though strong technical aptitude and proven experience in industrial sales will also be considered.  
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in business development, technical sales, or account management within industrial, metals & minerals, energy, or related sectors. 
• Proven ability to engage in technical discussions with engineers and plant managers, and operational leaders.  
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM (or similar), with discipline to track all client interactions and manage pipeline effectively.  
• Business acumen with the ability to strategize, make decisions independently, and deliver results in a competitive market. 

The Intangibles (Soft Skills): 

• A hunter’s mindset, driven to identify opportunities, open doors, and build new business relationships. 
• An entrepreneurial spirit, that enjoys an autonomous role and able make decisions without heavy direction.  
• Personable and charismatic, with strong communication skills to build trust with clients, OEM partners, and internal teams.  
• Naturally curious and solutions-focused, asking the right questions and uncovering root problems to deliver tailored solutions to clients.  
• Organized and self-motivated, able to manage a flexible schedule, travel requirements, and competing priorities with confidence. 

What Our Client Offers  

• Autonomy & Trust – You won’t be micromanaged. You’ll have the space to plan your own schedule, make strategic decisions, and build relationships your way. 
• Flexibility – The role is largely remote, with travel when and where it makes sense. It’s about outcomes, not clock-watching. 
• Competitive Compensation – A strong base salary paired with incentive pay that’s designed to be achievable, rewarding your effort and results. 
• Comprehensive Benefits – From health, dental, and vision to life insurance, LTD, critical illness coverage, and even virtual healthcare, the package is built to support you and your family. 

About the Collective

At Hughes Collective, we don’t just recruit, we revolutionize how talent meets opportunity. We’re not in the business of filling roles; we’re in the business of transforming careers and powering businesses with bold, game-changing hires.

For candidates, this isn’t just about your next job, it’s about uncovering your passions, amplifying your strengths, and unlocking your potential. We’re here to connect you to a career that excites, inspires, and fuels your future.

This isn’t recruitment as usual, this is Hughes Collective. Bold. Authentic. Unapologetically different. Your next move starts here.