Inside Sales Pro with ESOP Growth Path

Hydraquip, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydraquip, Inc. seeks an Inside Sales Representative to support Hydraquip’s largest accounts in collaboration with outside sales, purchasing and warehouse teams. This role handles order entry, customer communications by phone and email, and general delivery management support.

High performers may advance to outside sales in 2–3 years, managing their own territory and helping customers design fluid power systems and automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Distribution, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Other technical certifications or degrees may be considered
• Experience as described below may be accepted in lieu of education
• Recent college graduates encouraged to apply
• Up to two (2) years of experience in sales, customer service, or technical fields (internship experience a plus)
• Previous hands-on mechanical experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage communication with customers via phone & email
• Promote and sell products & value-added solutions to new customers via incoming calls, inquiries via email
• Learn about products and vendors to develop a high level of fluid power and application knowledge
• Communicate with internal and vendor contacts to understand and respond to delivery needs
• Manage large customers' questions, orders and deliveries in partnership with outside sales
• Learn effective ways to cross sell and upsell current customers
• Uncover opportunities for outside sales, from potential new customers and current customers
• Support and participate in the organization's continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Integrity

Prioritization

Technical aptitude

Selling skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Hydraquip, Inc. seeks an Inside Sales Representative to support Hydraquip’s largest accounts in collaboration with outside sales, purchasing and warehouse teams. This role handles order entry, customer communications by phone and email, and general delivery management support.

High performers may advance to outside sales in 2–3 years, managing their own territory and helping customers design fluid power systems and automation solutions.