Outside Sales

Singer Industrial•Broussard, LA

About The Position

Spartan Industrial & Marine, a Singer Industrial Company, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to manage a sales territory and its accounts in Lafayette or Broussard, Louisiana. The representative will drive sales and help customers solve application, logistics, and supply-chain challenges by working closely with inside sales and operations staff. The role supports timely order fulfillment and serves customers across industrial markets with fluid power, hose and fittings, belts, seals and gaskets, pneumatic and automation products, and services.

Requirements

Sales experience in hose and fittings, gaskets, or another industrial distribution sector.
High level of self-motivation.
Previous experience with CRM.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers, and colleagues, including through reports and business correspondence.
Ability to negotiate effectively on behalf of the company without sacrificing quality.
Ability to coordinate and handle large volumes of work while meeting customer delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

Grow market share in a designated territory with existing and new customers.
Contact customers and prospective customers through appointments and cold calls.
Work with a variety of contacts at customer locations, including maintenance, purchasing, planners, engineers, and safety personnel.
Coordinate with the inside sales team to provide quotes, products, and services.
Strengthen customer relationships and understand customer needs.
Provide on-site expertise, solve problems, and recommend products.
Attend training and sales meetings to stay current with new products and promotions.
Use the CRM accurately.
Coordinate customer training.
Work safely and efficiently.
Investigate and resolve problems with customer deliveries.
Maintain professionalism in the workplace.