Industrial Outside Sales Representative – Pumps & Rotating Equipment

Cogent • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Central States Group, a Cogent company, is seeking an experienced Industrial Outside Sales Representative to manage and grow accounts in a defined territory in Iowa. The role sells centrifugal pumps, mixers, mechanical seals, and rotating equipment to customers in industries including Oil & Gas, Mining, Food & Beverage, Water/Wastewater, and other industrial process sectors. Industry experience is considered more important than a degree.

The representative develops and manages industrial equipment sales accounts, identifies opportunities with new and existing B2B customers, and works with inside sales, engineering, and vendor partners to deliver complete solutions. The role provides consultative sales support and technical recommendations, works to achieve or exceed sales goals, and represents Central States Group at industry events and customer sites. Travel is approximately 40%.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical and rotating equipment.
• Proven B2B technical sales track record.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 40%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with centrifugal pumps, mixers, and mechanical seals.
• Industry experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, Food & Beverage, or Water/Wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of industrial equipment sales accounts.
• Identify new sales opportunities and expand business with existing B2B industrial customers.
• Collaborate with inside sales, engineering, and vendor partners to deliver full solutions.
• Provide consultative sales support and technical recommendations for pump sales and related equipment.
• Achieve or exceed sales goals.
• Represent Central States Group at industry events and customer sites.

Benefits

• Base salary plus uncapped commissions.
• Employee Ownership Stock (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit Sharing Plan.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Career growth in an expanding, employee-owned company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed