Outside Sales Representative

Talnt; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt in Florida is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to drive new business, grow accounts, and forge long-term relationships across industrial, commercial, and technical markets. The role blends technical knowledge with consultative selling to meet customer needs and grow revenue.

You will develop territory plans, prospect through calls, visits, and events, and manage the full sales cycle while collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in outside sales or territory sales within industrial, electrical, or technical markets.
• Hands-on electrical/industrial background with interest in pursuing sales.
• Familiarity with industrial products, electrical equipment, or distribution sales processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement territory sales strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Prospect and generate qualified leads through cold calling, networking, and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, manufacturers, engineers, and facilities.
• Promote and sell industrial products and value-added solutions based on customer needs.
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, needs assessments, presentations, quotations, negotiations, and closing.
• Analyze customer needs and collaborate with technical teams to craft effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, customer records, and pipeline information.
• Collaborate with inside sales, purchasing, and customer service for order processing.

Skills

Prospecting

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Territory sales

Education

Business/Engineering degree or related field

Technical training

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated, results-driven Outside Sales Representative to generate new business, expand existing accounts, and build long-term customer relationships within industrial, commercial, and technical markets. This position is ideal for an experienced Outside Sales Representative, Territory Sales Representative, Technical Sales Representative, or Business Development Representative with a background in industrial products, electrical distribution, or technical solutions. Candidates with hands-on electrical or industrial experience who are interested in transitioning into sales are also encouraged to apply. The role offers an opportunity to combine technical knowledge, consultative selling, and relationship management to drive revenue growth and deliver solutions that meet customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement territory sales strategies to achieve revenue goals, expand market share, and identify new business opportunities.
• Prospect and generate qualified leads through cold calling, networking, customer visits, referrals, and industry events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers, including contractors, manufacturers, engineers, purchasing professionals, and industrial facilities.
• Promote and sell industrial products, electrical components, technical equipment, and value-added solutions based on customer requirements.
• Manage the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, needs assessments, product presentations, quotations, negotiations, and closing sales.
• Analyze customer needs, recommend appropriate products and services, and collaborate with technical teams to develop effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, customer records, account activity, and pipeline information to monitor sales performance.
• Collaborate with inside sales, purchasing, customer service, and operations teams to ensure timely order processing and customer satisfaction.
• Identify industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging market opportunities to support business development initiatives.
• Represent the organization professionally at customer meetings, trade shows, networking events, and industry conferences.

Qualifications:

• Experience in outside sales, territory sales, industrial sales, technical sales, account management, or business development.
• Alternatively, hands-on experience in electrical systems, industrial maintenance, electrical installation, engineering, automation, or a related technical field with an interest in pursuing a sales career.
• Understanding of industrial products, electrical equipment, technical solutions, or distribution sales processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prospect for new business, identify customer needs, present solutions, and develop long-term accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and sales opportunities.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and consistently pursue sales targets.
• Ability to travel within an assigned territory to conduct customer visits, sales presentations, and business development activities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in electrical distribution, industrial equipment sales, manufacturing, commercial electrical products, or technical solution selling.
• Familiarity with electrical components, industrial automation, control systems, power distribution equipment, or related industrial technologies.
• Experience using CRM software to manage customer accounts, sales pipelines, forecasting, and follow-up activities.
• Existing relationships with electrical contractors, industrial manufacturers, OEMs, maintenance professionals, or purchasing departments.
• Technical training or a degree in Business, Marketing, Electrical Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are preferred but not required.