Outside Sales Representative

Fluid Flow Products; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or auto supplement

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

Job summary

Fluid Flow Products is seeking a Sales Account Manager to cover our South Louisiana Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities territory. You will manage a portfolio of accounts, generate new sales with existing and new clients, and grow the business by building long-term relationships with municipal customers, engineering firms, contractors, and Fluid Process & Pumps (FPP) personnel.

You will communicate customer needs to FPP’s management team, present proposals, and strive to provide timely

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical sales experience.
• Experience selling to municipal water/wastewater facilities preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the South Louisiana Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility accounts to achieve long-term success.
• Present technical equipment proposals and quotations for bid projects and customer inquiries.
• Develop positive relationships with customers.
• Manage water/wastewater process equipment opportunities from initial inquiry to startup.
• Assist in resolving conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner.
• Report to FPP management, the status of accounts and potential projects.
• Track sales and monitor against FPP projections.

Skills

Technical Sales

Account Management

Relationship Building

Proposal Development

Industry Knowledge (Water/Wastewater)

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

MS Excel

Job description

About Us

Fluid Flow serves the industrial marketplace with a comprehensive line of compressed air, filtration, measurement and control, and process equipment products and services from leading manufacturers. Our mission statement, “Adding Value to Quality Products,” reflects our commitment to helping customers maximize the performance and profitability of their operations through our industry-leading technical support, service, and solutions. Our industrial process experts are on-call to answer your questions and provide you with solutions to your most challenging application needs.

Company

Fluid Flow Products

About Us

Fluid Flow serves the industrial marketplace with a comprehensive line of compressed air, filtration, measurement and control, and process equipment products and services from leading manufacturers. Our mission statement, “Adding Value to Quality Products,” reflects our commitment to helping customers maximize the performance and profitability of their operations through our industry-leading technical support, service, and solutions. Our industrial process experts are on-call to answer your questions and provide you with solutions to your most challenging application needs.

We sell premium compressed air equipment with captive aftermarket. We repair this equipment on-site and on-demand, to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Website: https://fluidflow.com/

Job Description

Currently we are seeking a Sales Account Manager to cover our South Louisiana Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities territory. This position will manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success by generating new sales with existing and new accounts. The Sales Account Manager will strive to satisfy the customers’ needs through a timely and positive response, growing the relationship through a positive experience. Ultimately, you should be able to grow our business by building long term successful relationships. You will be the intermediary between municipal customers, outside engineering firms, contractors, vendors and Fluid Process & Pumps (FPP) personnel. The Sales Account Manager is expected to communicate the needs of the customer to FPP’s management team.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage the South Louisiana Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility accounts to achieve long-term success.
• Present technical equipment proposals and quotations for bid projects and customer inquiries.
• Develop positive relationships with customers.
• Manage water/wastewater process equipment opportunities from initial inquiry to startup.
• Assist in resolving conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner.
• Report to FPP management, the status of accounts and potential projects.
• Track sales and monitor against FPP projections.

Minimum Requirements

• Technical Sales experience of 5 years preferred.

Desired Skills

• Proven Sales/Marketing/Applications experience preferred.
• Understanding sales performance metrics.
• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps & process equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical controls/VFD’s and their application preferred
• Ability to respond with a strong sense of urgency and care, to customer requests, inquiries, and problems.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Project management.
• Strong skills using desktop applications (spreadsheets, word processing, etc.).
• Accountable, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical, mechanical, and electrical aptitude.
• Business and growth oriented.
• Some experience in technical product sales or business.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base plus commission.
• Company vehicle or auto supplement, phone, and expense account.
• Medical, Dental, Life and Supplemental Ins.

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Why Build a Career with Us?

Fluid Flow Products operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a prominent holdings company that is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG’s distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.

Everyone’s an Owner of the Company

Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.

Competitive Benefits

Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.

Training

FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.

Career Growth Opportunities

At Flow Control Group, we are committed to your professional development. With a vast network of over 100 brands across North America, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we offer custom training programs, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.