Technical Sales Representative (Commercial Laundry)

Kao • Houston, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

Washing Systems, LLC (WSI), part of the Kao family of companies, is seeking a self-motivated Technical Sales Representative to serve customers in an assigned territory. WSI supplies commercial laundry detergents and chemical products to uniform and linen rental companies. The representative works remotely from home and at customer sites, providing technical solutions for plant operations, identifying and executing sales opportunities through data analysis, and developing long-term relationships with customer management.

The role combines technical service, field troubleshooting, and sales. The representative promotes WSI products, supports customer operations, and plans installations and conversions of chemical dosing equipment. At least 50% of the role involves travel to and from customer plants. WSI offers a remote work arrangement, competitive salary, monthly auto allowance, home and mobile office supplies, medical and dental benefits, and a development plan with training, coaching, and work experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Mechanical, or a related field, and 1–2 years of industry-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, technical, and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, the Internet, and order-processing software.
• Ability to act quickly, work accurately, and handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle or feel, and talking or hearing.

Nice To Haves

• Military background.
• Prior field service experience.
• Strong technological skills, people skills, detailed problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the full product line to existing customers.
• Develop a sales prospect list, establish relationships with prospective customers, and sell to new customers.
• Maintain appropriate sales coverage in the assigned territory.
• Provide service, maintenance, and communications for 6–10 accounts in the territory.
• Install and program WSI chemical dosing equipment to interface with customers’ washing equipment.
• Plan and lead the execution of new installations and conversions in the territory.
• Maintain company-provided equipment in proper working condition.
• Operate within the assigned expense budget.
• Collect past-due accounts receivable where applicable.
• Eliminate rush product orders.
• Submit reports in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• Competitive salary.
• Monthly auto allowance.
• Supplies for home and mobile office.
• Comprehensive development plan including training, coaching, and work experience.
• Access to industry technology, tools, and resources.
• Full medical and dental benefits.

What This Job Offers

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