Outside Sales – Pumps & Rotating Equipment | ESOP

Cogent; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent in the Midwest is seeking an experienced Industrial Outside Sales Representative to manage and grow accounts in Iowa. You will sell centrifugal pumps, mixers, mechanical seals, and rotating equipment to customers in Oil & Gas, Mining, Food & Beverage, Water/Wastewater, and other industrial process sectors.

Your industry experience is valued over formal education. You will collaborate with inside sales, engineering, and vendor partners to deliver full solutions and to achieve sales goals

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical and rotating equipment.
• Experience with centrifugal pumps, mixers, and mechanical seals.
• Industry experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, Food & Beverage, or Water/Wastewater.
• Proven B2B technical sales track record.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel ~40%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of industrial equipment sales accounts.
• Identify new sales opportunities and expand business with existing B2B industrial customers.
• Collaborate with inside sales, engineering, and vendor partners to deliver full solutions.
• Provide consultative sales support and technical recommendations for pump sales and related equipment.
• Achieve or exceed sales goals while representing Central States Group at industry events and customer sites.

Skills

Industrial equipment knowledge

Rotating equipment knowledge

B2B technical sales

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Cogent in the Midwest is seeking an experienced Industrial Outside Sales Representative to manage and grow accounts in Iowa. You will sell centrifugal pumps, mixers, mechanical seals, and rotating equipment to customers in Oil & Gas, Mining, Food & Beverage, Water/Wastewater, and other industrial process sectors.

Your industry experience is valued over formal education. You will collaborate with inside sales, engineering, and vendor partners to deliver full solutions and to achieve sales goals