Outside Sales Representative, Filter Resources, Pasadena, TX

POSITION SUMMARY

An Outside Sales Representative is responsible for establishing contact with existing customers, identifying new opportunities, and following up on potential leads. They will monitor industry trends in order to identify emerging markets and develop plans to utilize those markets to expand revenue.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Achieves sales growth goals by retaining existing customers and developing new business
• Develops and maintains successful long-term customer relationships
• Provides strategic recommendations, pricing, and customized solutions for products and services to meet individual customer needs
• Prepares product and service quotations and proposals to potential customers
• Negotiates terms, and closes transactions
• Initiates sales calls, with customers in industrial applications of all kinds, and delivers presentations highlighting features and benefits of recommended solutions
• Works with OEMs, engineering, and technical staff to clarify customer needs and develop specifications
• Research local markets to identify sales opportunities and competitors
• Builds rapport with customer base and develops an understanding of customers' core business profit drivers
• Records account, contract, and sales activities in the CRM on a daily basis
• Performs other related duties and progress reporting as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Results-oriented sales professional with a minimum of 3 - 5 years sales experience
• Background in industrial sales is a plus
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies to enhance market share
• Working knowledge of refining and petrochemical processes and technologies and reading mechanical drawings is preferred
• Excellent communication skills with a strength in customer presentations
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong work ethic and desire to meet customer needs
• Associate degree in business, sales, or marketing is a plus
• Working knowledge of Excel and Office 365 required, Dynamics or other CRM platforms is a plus
• Proven mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements for this position are typical for a mobile employee including constant movement within a wide range of office environments, climbing, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, and lifting 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment for this position includes the constant requirement to operate a motor vehicle and occasional exposure to loud noise and outside temperatures of heat/cold. The environment may occasionally include exposure to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding / high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS

Along with competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package. Qualifying employees receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on date of hire
• Company paid life and AD&D coverage
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit products
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Generous PTO allowances and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voting Leave
• Parental Leave

For all Recruiting inquiries, please email recruiting@mceautomation.com

Must be able to pass initial and random drug and alcohol test.