Outside Sales Representative
About The Position
Currently we are seeking an Outside Sales Representative to cover our Southeast Louisiana territory. This position will manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success by generating new sales with existing and new accounts. The Outside Sales Representative will strive to satisfy the customers’ needs through a timely and positive response, growing the relationship through a positive experience. Ultimately, you should be able to grow our business by building long term successful relationships. You will be the intermediary between municipal customers, outside engineering firms, contractors, vendors and Fluid Process & Pumps (FPP) personnel. The Outside Sales Representative is expected to communicate the needs of the customer to FPP’s management team.
Requirements
- Technical Sales experience of 5 years preferred.
- Proven Sales/Marketing/Applications experience preferred.
- Understanding sales performance metrics.
- Knowledge of centrifugal pumps preferred.
- Knowledge of electrical controls/VFD’s and their application preferred
- Ability to respond with a strong sense of urgency and care, to customer requests, inquiries, and problems.
- Communication and negotiation skills.
- Project management.
- Strong skills using desktop applications (spreadsheets, word processing, etc.).
- Accountable, self-motivated, and proactive.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong technical, mechanical, and electrical aptitude.
- Business and growth oriented.
- Some experience in technical product sales or business.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Southeast Louisiana municipal accounts to achieve long-term success.
- Present technical equipment proposals and quotations for bid projects and customer inquiries.
- Develop positive relationships with customers.
- Manage pump and equipment order process from initial inquiry to startup.
- Assist in resolving conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner.
- Report to FPP management, the status of accounts and potential projects.
- Track sales and monitor against FPP projections.
Benefits
- Base plus commission.
- Company vehicle or auto supplement, phone, and expense account.
- Medical, Dental, Life and Supplemental Ins.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
