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George E. Booth Co., LLC in the Chicagoland area is seeking a hands-on MRO Sales Specialist to support inventory control and supply management at strategic customer sites.
This role emphasizes on-site operations, part availability, and building long-term partnerships through reliable service. You will manage inventory at customer storerooms, serve as the main contact for key customers, and collaborate with outside and inside teams to drive quotations and new opportunities.
George E. Booth Co., LLCis a major distributor ofprocess instrumentation products and valves, and related services to customersin Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.Check out our websiteat www.gebooth.com to learn more about our company values, industries, andproducts.
We're looking for a hands-on, detail-driven MRO(Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Sales Specialist to support inventorycontrol and supply management at strategic customer sites in the Chicagoland area. This role is critical to maintaining efficient on-site operations,ensuring part availability, and strengthening our long-term partnershipsthrough consistent, high-quality service. It also offers a strong foundationfor individuals interested in transitioning into a technical outside salespath-providing exposure to customer-facing operations, product knowledge, andsolution-based selling in an industrial environment.
Inventory Management:Oversee and maintaininventory, stock, and supply at customer storeroom locations.
Customer Relationship Management:Serve as the main point ofcontact for key customers, ensuring consistent communication and exceptionalservice.
Business Development:Understand customermaintenance schedules to identify new business opportunities and negotiatecommercial terms to expand onsite stockroom utilization.
Sales Collaboration:Work closely with outsidesales and inside support teams to identify opportunities, coordinatequotations, and follow up on leads.
Reporting:Utilize company platforms(e.g., Salesforce) to manage and report all business and sales activities.
Safety:Adhere to and respect safetyrequirements at each customer site.
Prospecting:Continually seek newbusiness within existing customer locations and assist with introductory salescalls for new account leads.
Administrative Duties:Meet deadlines for customerneeds and complete required administrative tasks.
Customer-focused with strongbusiness acumen
Excellent communication andnegotiation skills
Attention to detail and strongorganizational abilities
Technical aptitude and ability toread electrical schematics/diagrams
Independent self-management andeffective time management
Problem-solving and analyticalskills
Teamwork orientation and projectmanagement experience
Valid Driver's License required
Required:
High school diploma or GED
1-2 years of related experience ortraining
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Engineeringor a technical field
3+ years of experience sellingproducts in the process control industry
Experience with CMMS or ERPsystems
Exposure to mechanical parts,fumes, airborne particles, and varying noise levels at customer sites.
Active role requiring standing,walking, bending, kneeling, and occasional sitting for extended periods.
Visual acuity forclose/distance/color/peripheral vision and depth perception
Occasional overnight travel may berequired, primarily during business hours.
Limited supervisory responsibilityrelated to projects and customer relations.
This job description is notexhaustive; duties may change as needed.