Outside Sales Engineer - Water Solutions Division

John H. Carter Company, Inc.; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company, Inc. in Louisiana seeks an experienced outside sales professional to lead municipal and industrial equipment solutions. You will respond promptly to inquiries, align activities with BU goals, and coordinate complex quotes and service coordination to win accounts.

Travel within the service territory is required. A minimum 5+ years in outside sales for water/wastewater equipment is preferred; engineering background is a plus. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of outside sales experience in municipal/industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water and/or wastewater systems and instrumentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred; technical knowledge may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer and principal sites as required.
• Respond to calls, messages, and emails promptly and professionally.
• Align sales activities with BU goals and strategic objectives.
• Support inside teams with complex quotes, orders, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with sales resources on corporate initiatives and trade shows.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and support product/service teams.

Skills

Outside sales

Customer relationships

Travel readiness

Account management

Sales coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred

Job description

This job requires an understanding of the following as they relate to meeting the needs of the customer as well as planning, executing and measuring results:

Travel to customer and principal sites is required.

• Professionally and promptly respond to phone calls, messages, and emails.
• Align sales efforts and daily activities with the goals and strategic objectives of the business unit (BU).
• Support the business units inside sales & service teams with complex quotes, orders, project coordination, and customer account support.
• Collaborate with other JHC sales resources in the pursuit of corporate sales initiatives as required.
• Participate in and support any applicable conference and trade show initiatives.
• Uphold JHC’s Total Customer Commitment (TCC) standards at all times.
• Maintain productive working relationships with JHC product principles and provide support as needed.
• Attend required and recommended training to maintain and expand technical and sales competencies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support team objectives, particularly during high-volume or time-sensitive situations.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer and internal relationships.
• Travel throughout the JHC service territory as required.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of outside sales experience in a municipal and/or industrial equipment environment, preferably dealing with water and/or wastewater chemical treatment systems, flow, measurement, & analytical instrumentation, pumps and process equipment sales and service
• An understanding of Project Level sales processes is also preferred
• Demonstrable, in-depth knowledge in the sales, service, and repair of chemical treatment systems, controls, instrumentation, general service pumps, and other process equipment
• Experience with and/or technical knowledge of other municipal/petrochemical equipment categories pertaining to water & wastewater processes including (but not limited to) chemical injection systems, instrumentation, controls, pump (chemical feed or otherwise), agitators, pressure vessels and piping systems, etc.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline preferred; demonstrated technical knowledge and relevant industry experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree

**Please note that this role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship/assistance at this time.