Sales Manager and GIS Technician

 
 

Position Title:                       Sales Manager

 

Reports To:                          General Manager

GeoNet Technologies Corporate Overview

Located in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and in business since 1994, GeoNet Technologies Inc. is a private and locally owned company that provides geographic information production and consulting services for Canadian and International clients.  We specialize in electronic nautical chart (ENC) production, topographic mapping and provide consulting and data services for municipalities of various sizes throughout Atlantic Canada.  Our GIS specialists help organizations optimize their investment in GIS with geodatabase design, data provision and asset management solutions.  GeoNet has a strategic business relationship with VUEWorks®, who develops a web-enabled GIS Asset and Work Management solution that helps local governments and other organizations track the condition, maintenance and reporting of their physical assets, and optimize service delivery. GeoNet prides itself on quality customer service.  We respond personally and quickly, over the phone or onsite, to clients’ needs.

Position Synopsis

The Sales Manager helps Geonet meet customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping the company competitive and innovative. Responsible for maximizing the sales potential, crafting sales plans and justifying those plans to the management.

Position Responsibilities

Sales

  •  Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales budget

  • Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence.

  • Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs

  • Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition.

  • Present sales, revenue and expense reports and realistic forecasts to the management team.

 

Team and Resource Management

  • Communicate and follow through on sales goals and objectives.

  • Be actively involved in succession planning by making sure knowledge is retained in Geonet

  • Manage resources to comply with sales designed process flow.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Preferably BS/MS degree in business administration or Geography, Engineering or Diploma/Advanced Diploma in GIS

  • General understanding in one of these fields;

  • Telledyne CARIS Suite software  for Chart Production, ArcGIS

  • Spatial Data Analysis

  • Hydrographic Survey

Knowledge and skills

  • Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization

  • Natural drive to perform with eye for detail

  • Strong business sense and industry expertise

Communication

  • Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and in writing, ability to communicate in French would be an asset

  • Communicate issues clearly and credibly with widely varied audiences;

  • Familiar with Office 365 and Teams

Initiative

  • Anticipates and responds in a proactive manner to future needs (of external clients and internal groups) that may not be obvious to others;

  • Exceeds job expectations to contribute to company’s objectives.

  • Team Spirit

  • Work and collaborate with others and willing to integrate ideas and personalities to form strong teams.

  • Appreciate colleagues and value their inputs, ideas and enthusiasm for quality and continuous improvements.

 GIS Technician Job Description

GeoNet Technologies Corporate Overview

Located in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and in business since 1994, GeoNet Technologies Inc. is a private and locally owned company that provides geographic information production and consulting services for Canadian and International clients.  We specialize in electronic nautical chart (ENC) production, topographic mapping and provide consulting and data services for municipalities of various sizes throughout Atlantic Canada.  Our GIS specialists help organizations optimize their investment in GIS with geodatabase design, data provision and asset management solutions.  GeoNet has a strategic business relationship with VUEWorks®, who develops a web-enabled GIS Asset and Work Management solution that helps local governments and other organizations track the condition, maintenance and reporting of their physical assets, and optimize service delivery. GeoNet prides itself on quality customer service.  We respond personally and quickly, over the phone or onsite, to clients’ needs.

Current Need:

GeoNet is currently expanding and is looking to add an additional GIS Technician to our team in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Inputting, updating, and maintaining GIS databases and layers

  • Preparing detailed map layouts and maps

  • Inputting and reviewing GIS data for completeness, accuracy, and neatness

  • Conducting geoprocessing operations and database queries

  • Performing digitizing

  • Performing stereo plotter compilation

  • Other duties as required.

Required:

  • Post-secondary degree in Geography, Marine Geomatics, GIS or a related field.

  • Knowledge of Esri ArcMap/ArcGISPro/ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online.

  • Knowledge of the Telledyne CARIS Suite of software.

  • Familiarity in mapping and geographic principles (e.g., map projections and coordinate systems).

  • Ability to maintain project data, geodatabases and correspondence in an organized manner.

  • Ability to produce maps, web maps and web apps as needed on projects.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and oral)

  • Self-starter; ability to work independently with little supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

Considered Assets:

  • Familiarity with various programming languages (SQL\TSQL,Python, c#, JavaScript, etc.).

  • Experience in Web development

  • Familiarity with QGIS and different GIS file formats.

  • Familiarity with the S-57 Standard or Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)

If you want to be part of a small dynamic team and want to grow the business together with us and you have what it takes to make this happen, please send in your application to:

 

Evan Willemsen

General Manager, GeoNet Technologies

evanwillemsen@aka-group.com