Account Manager - Instrumentation & Valves Products

Carotek; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carotek, a SunSource company, seeks an Outside Sales Engineer to grow and support our Instrumentation & Valve business across metro Atlanta and the middle region in Georgia. You will partner with industrial customers, engineering firms, and plant personnel to provide process solutions, technical expertise, and application support that drive customer success and revenue growth.

This consultative sales role emphasizes building relationships, solving technical challenges, and managing a high-impact

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical or business-related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in outside sales, inside sales, field service, or a related industrial role.
• Experience within industrial process equipment, instrumentation, valves, or related products preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Infor experience a plus).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Up to 75% local travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Occasional overnight travel and weekend events may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales within an established territory by expanding existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to industrial customers by providing technical guidance and application support for instrumentation and valve products.
• Call on engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, and plant leadership within industrial facilities.
• Conduct product training and informational sessions with engineering firms and customers.
• Review specifications, application requirements, and project documentation to support quotation development.
• Collaborate closely with Inside Sales and manufacturer partners to deliver effective customer solutions.
• Deliver professional sales presentations, negotiate opportunities, and close business.
• Maintain strong relationships with principals, customers, and internal teams.
• Track territory activity, forecasts, and opportunities within CRM.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in trade shows, industry associations, and customer events.

Skills

Territory management

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Associate degree in technical/business field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems (Infor a plus)

Job description

Carotek, a SunSource company, provides process equipment solutions for the industrial, commercial and municipal markets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. Carotek represents over 85 manufacturers as their process equipment distributor, representative, and repair center for pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, IIoT, steam, hydronics and municipal products. www.carotek.com

Carotek is seeking a driven and technically minded Outside Sales Engineer to grow and support our Instrumentation & Valve business across metro Atlanta and the surrounding middle region in Georgia. In this role, you will partner with industrial customers, engineering firms, and plant personnel to provide process solutions, technical expertise, and application support that drive customer success and revenue growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultative sales professional who enjoys building relationships, solving technical challenges, and managing a high-impact territory.

Essential Functions

• Develop and grow sales within an established territory by expanding existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to industrial customers by providing technical guidance and application support for instrumentation and valve products
• Call on engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, and plant leadership within industrial facilities
• Conduct product training and informational sessions with engineering firms and customers
• Review specifications, application requirements, and project documentation to support quotation development
• Collaborate closely with Inside Sales and manufacturer partners to deliver effective customer solutions
• Deliver professional sales presentations, negotiate opportunities, and close business
• Maintain strong relationships with principals, customers, and internal teams
• Track territory activity, forecasts, and opportunities within CRM
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies
• Participate in trade shows, industry associations, and customer events

Experience, Education And Skills

• Associate degree in a technical or business-related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Five years of experience in outside sales, inside sales, field service, or a related industrial role
• Experience within industrial process equipment, instrumentation, valves, or related products preferred
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret product specifications and technical documents
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within a territory
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Infor experience a plus)
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Up to 75% local travel throughout the assigned territory
• Occasional overnight travel and weekend events may be required

Other

• Must live within the territory that you cover
• Maintain fifteen plus in person calls a week with customers
• Desire to transition to a commission/draw based compensation

Why Join Carotek?

At Carotek, we combine technical expertise with a customer-first approach to deliver innovative industrial process solutions. You’ll join a collaborative team with strong manufacturer partnerships, growth opportunities, and the ability to make a direct impact within your territory.

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