Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Process Equipment / Pump Sales

Lever, Inc.; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commissions

Comprehensive benefits

Company laptop & cell phone

Mileage reimbursement

Training & development

Territory autonomy

Job summary

Fluid Process Equipment (FPE), a SunSource company, seeks an experienced Account Manager to grow the Northeastern Detroit territory. This field-based role blends technical expertise with consultative selling to help industrial customers solve complex process challenges.

You will engage engineers and plant managers, build trusted relationships, and collaborate with Inside Sales to develop quotations and maintain CRM records. Travel is required to expand market share and manage key accounts.

Qualifications

• > 4 years outside industrial sales experience, preferably in fluid process equipment
• Demonstrated success growing territory revenue and developing new business
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, and product specifications
• Self-motivated with excellent planning, organization, and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established territory with existing customers and new opportunities.
• Meet with engineers, technicians, plant managers, and procurement professionals to recommend process solutions and equipment.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and manufacturer partners through technical expertise and application support.
• Conduct product training and educational presentations to position solutions in project specifications.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales to review specifications, develop quotations, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Provide technical guidance on equipment selection, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Plan and execute a minimum of five customer visits per day while maintaining an active sales pipeline.

Skills

Outside sales

Consultative selling

Relationship building

Engineering drawings

Time management

Travel required

Strong communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Fluid Process Equipment (FPE), a SunSource company, is a provider of innovative pumps, products and services that can assist with all of your fluid handling requirements. We have been serving our customers needs for over 30 years. www.fpepumps.com

Fluid Process Equipment (FPE), a SunSource Company, is seeking an experienced Account Manager to drive growth in our Northeastern Detroit territory.

This isn't a typical outside sales role—it's an opportunity to combine technical expertise with consultative selling to help industrial customers solve complex process challenges. With the support of experienced Inside Sales professionals, leading manufacturers, and technical resources, you'll have theautonomy to grow your business and theearning potential to be rewarded for your success.

Essential Functions

• Manage and grow an established territory by strengthening existing customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Meet with engineers, technicians, plant managers, and procurement professionals to recommend process solutions equipment involving related process pumps and parts.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and manufacturer partners by providing technical expertise and application support.
• Conduct product training and educational presentations with customers and engineering firms to position our solutions early in project specifications.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales to review specifications, develop competitive quotations, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Provide technical guidance on equipment selection, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Plan and execute a minimum of five customer visits per day while maintaining an active sales pipeline and accurate CRM records.
• Increase market share through strategic account management, consultative selling, and new business development.
• Participate in manufacturer training programs and professional organizations to maintain product and industry expertise.

Experience, Education and Skills

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field is preferred.
• 4+ years of outside industrial sales experience, preferably focused on sales of fluid process equipment such as process pumps, rotating equipment and related products.
• Demonstrated successgrowing territory revenue, developing new business, and managing consultative sales opportunities.
• Inside sales or application support experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
• Strong consultative selling, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at every level, from maintenance technicians to executive leadership.
• Self-motivated with excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• This field-based role requires travel, primarily local day trips throughout your assigned territory. Occasional overnight travel for training, customer meetings, and business development activities is expected.

Why FPE?

At Fluid Process Equipment, you'll have the opportunity to represent industry-leading manufacturers while helping customers solve critical process challenges. We offer the tools, support, and flexibility you need to build a successful career, including:

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped monthly commissions
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Company laptop, cell phone, and mileage reimbursement
• Ongoing manufacturer training and professional development opportunities
• Strong support from experienced Inside Sales and manufacturer partners
• The autonomy to manage your territory and build lasting customer relationships

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