Outside Sales Representative

Flow Control Group • Houston, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Cougar USA provides innovative water control solutions for commercial buildings, specializing in pressure control, water quality, and water monitoring systems. With a focus on reliability and efficiency, we help engineers, contractors, and building owners optimize water system performance, ensuring safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.

Cougar USA is a leading supplier of water control systems for commercial building applications, specializing in Pre-Engineered and Custom-Designed solutions for water pressure, level, temperature, flow, and quality. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for driving revenue and market share growth for Cougar USA by establishing strong customer relationships and promoting our water control systems and custom-engineered solutions for commercial building applications.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of outside sales experience, preferably in technical sales or the commercial building industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Highly organized with effective time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to achieve goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a sales team and contribute to overall team success.
• Analytical skills to provide problem-solving solutions for customers.
• Proficient in using CRM systems (NetSuite preferred), Microsoft Office, and other sales tools.
• Ability to develop a strong technical understanding of water control systems, plumbing systems, and other relevant products.
• Capable of providing technical product demonstrations and customer support as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers in the commercial building market.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities within assigned territories.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings, site visits, and presentations to prospective customers.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closing, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely follow-ups.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Cougar USA’s water pressure, level, temperature, flow, and quality control systems.
• Provide technical support and solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Deliver product demonstrations and communicate technical aspects of Cougar’s products.
• Plan and execute sales strategies for assigned accounts.
• Monitor competitive trends, customer needs.
• Maintain a proactive approach to closing deals efficiently. Always Be Closing by ensuring follow-up on all leads and sales activities.
• Regularly participate in training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Cougar’s product offerings and solutions to provide accurate information and solutions to customers.
• Continue building and maintaining relationships with key contractors, service providers, and customers in the commercial building market, ensuring Cougar is positioned as their preferred solution provider.
• Utilize sales tools and CRM platforms to generate new business opportunities through cold calls, site visits, and networking.
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals and presentations tailored to customer needs, demonstrating how Cougar’s products and services meet those needs.
• Engage with decision-makers to finalize agreements and ensure contract terms align with Cougar’s business goals while delivering value to the customer.
• Provide post-sales support, conducting pre- and post-installation site walks.
• Work closely with the operations and service teams to ensure seamless delivery, installation, and service, maintaining ultimate customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & development
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Competitive 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Employee referral programs
• Employee ownership program
• Climb Financial Program (access to tools and resources designed to support both immediate needs and long-term goals. Programs may include emergency assistance funds, earned wage access, financial coaching, low-cost loan options, retirement planning resources, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through employee ownership.)
• FCG University (access to more than 80,000 learning courses)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level