Outside Sales Representative

Mechler-Blass Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechler-Blass Associates in Houston, TX seeks an energetic Outside Sales Representative to present plumbing, HVAC and water conservation products to architectural, engineering, and contracting firms. You will visit projects, explain technical features, and demonstrate value for targeted opportunities.

Daily duties include scheduling sales calls, building relationships, following up on leads, and tracking opportunities in a CRM.

Qualifications

• Strong Sales Presentations and Communication to convey product benefits to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relationship Building and Customer Service skills to maintain long-term partnerships.
• New Business Development skills to identify prospects, generate leads, and grow market share in assigned territories.
• Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, construction, or water conservation products; familiarity with LEED, ICC, and green building standards is beneficial.
• Proven experience in outside or field sales, preferably in construction or related industries.
• Ability to work independently, manage a schedule of on-site visits, and travel locally as required.
• Proficiency with CRM tools, basic office software, and reporting of sales activities and pipeline status.
• High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visit architectural, engineering, and contracting firms to present products and demonstrations.
• Schedule and conduct sales calls; develop new business opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and provide responsive support.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations; track opportunities in a CRM; coordinate with manufacturers.

Skills

Sales Presentations

Relationship Building

New Business Development

Green Building Knowledge

Outside Sales Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor degree in business/engineering

Job description

Company Description Mechler-Blass Associates represents quality manufacturers in the plumbing, HVAC, general contracting, and water conservation sectors. The company focuses on promoting these products to the architectural and engineering community, helping drive awareness and adoption in construction projects. Mechler-Blass Associates highlights key product attributes such as LEED certification, ICC conformance, and advanced green and energy-saving benefits. Team members work closely with industry professionals to support sustainable and efficient building solutions.

Role Description The Outside Sales Representative is a full-time, on-site role based in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for visiting architectural, engineering, and contracting firms to present products, explain technical features, and demonstrate value for specific projects. Day-to-day tasks include scheduling and conducting sales calls, developing new business opportunities, maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, and providing responsive customer service. The person in this position will prepare and deliver sales presentations, follow up on leads, track opportunities in a CRM or similar system, and collaborate with internal team members and manufacturers to address client needs. The role also involves staying informed about industry trends, green building standards, and product updates to effectively represent the manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Sales Presentations and Communication skills to effectively convey product benefits to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Candidates should possess Relationship Building and Customer Service skills to maintain long-term partnerships and deliver responsive support.
• Candidates should possess New Business Development skills to identify prospects, generate leads, and grow market share in assigned territories.
• Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, construction, or water conservation products and familiarity with LEED, ICC, and green building standards is beneficial.
• Proven experience in outside or field sales, preferably in construction or related industries.
• Ability to work independently, manage a schedule of on-site visits, and travel locally as required.
• Proficiency with CRM tools, basic office software, and reporting of sales activities and pipeline status.
• High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field is a plus.