Outside Sales Representative - Waterworks

Reece Group•Knoxville, TN

13d

About The Position

At Fortiline Waterworks, the Outside Sales Representative builds and maintains customer relationships while developing business and growing a territory. The representative serves as a trusted partner, helping customers identify products, solutions, and expertise that support their businesses. The role involves identifying new opportunities, strengthening existing accounts, understanding customer needs and goals, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver responsive service, product knowledge, and follow-through. Travel of up to 90% is required to build customer relationships, develop business, and support the territory. The role requires the ability to maintain scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location. Physical requirements include occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds and sitting or standing for extended periods. The position also requires operating common office equipment, including computers and copiers, and oral and written communication skills. The employer offers a range of benefits to full-time associates and their families.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of sales experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel up to 90% of the time.
Ability to maintain scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and copiers.
Oral communication skills, including speaking, speech clarity, and speech recognition.
Written communication skills, including writing, reading, written comprehension, and written expression.
Near vision and manual dexterity for operating office equipment.
Mental capacities including active listening, adaptability, analytical and critical thinking, attention to detail, dependability, initiative, relationship maintenance, service orientation, stress tolerance, and time management.

Responsibilities

Build trust and lasting partnerships with customers.
Identify new business opportunities, grow existing accounts, and work toward sales goals.
Understand customers’ businesses, challenges, and goals to provide appropriate solutions.
Connect customer needs with relevant products, services, and expertise.
Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to deliver a high-quality experience.
Take ownership of territory results, keep commitments, and follow through with customers.
Travel to build customer relationships, develop business, and support the assigned territory.