Outside Sales Representative - HOLT Industrial Rentals

HOLT Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Group is seeking an Outside Sales Representative for HOLT Industrial Rentals in Deer Park to drive new business, maintain relationships, and expand customers in the industrial sector. The role emphasizes lead generation, outreach to key decision-makers, and pipeline development, with a focus on safety and customer service excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess 1–2 years sales or related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication and CRM skills, supported by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years of sales, business development, or customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Researches and identifies potential opportunities through outbound efforts (cold calling, email, social media)
• Qualifies inbound leads from marketing campaigns to determine conversion potential
• Initiates and maintains communications with potential clients to introduce products/services
• Maintains and manages sales pipeline using CRM tools
• Collaborates with Account Executives, Sales Managers, and Marketing to align with client needs
• Stays updated on industry trends and market needs for outreach
• Maintains accurate records of sales activities and provides progress updates

Skills

Lead generation

Lead qualification

Sales outreach

CRM proficiency

Industry knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Self-motivation

Prospect engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering

1–2 years sales/BD/customer service experience

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

MS Office

Job description

Outside Sales Representative - HOLT Industrial Rentals

Department: Holt Industrial Rentals (HIR)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: HIR - Deer Park

Reporting To: Jacob Muller

Description

The Outside Sales Representative – Industrial focuses on generating sales, developing customer relationships, and expanding our customer base. This role is responsible for maintaining and growing existing relationships, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, meeting sales targets, and providing legendary customer service to ensure long-term client satisfaction.

This position would cater to the Industrial market segment geared towards those customers who consistently use equipment for either short term use or long term projects including Power Plants, Manufacturing/Processing Plants, Hospitals, Telecommunications, Schools, Correctional Facilities, or College Campuses.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis:

1. Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
2. Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
3. Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Lead Generation: Researches and identifies potential business opportunities through outbound efforts, including cold calling, email outreach, and social media engagement
• Lead Qualification: Qualifies inbound leads generated through marketing campaigns, events, and other channels to determine their potential for conversion into customers
• Sales Outreach: Initiates and maintains communications with potential clients to introduce our products/services and build relationships with key decision-makers
• Pipeline Development: Maintains and manages a robust sales pipeline by effectively tracking and following up on leads using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
• Collaboration: Works closely with Account Executives, Sales Managers, and Marketing teams to create strategies and solutions that align with client needs and objectives
• Market Research: Stays up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and market needs to ensure relevant outreach and value proposition
• Reporting & Documentica: Maintains accurate records of sales activities and interactions with leads; Provides regular updates to management on lead generation progress and sales pipeline status
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization

• Demonstrated knowledge of specialty rental industry
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to engage with prospects and influence key decision-makers
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Proficient with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
• Familiarity with lead generation techniques and cold outreach strategies

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field (preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to two years of sales, business development, or customer service experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Extensive driving required; overnight travel required
• Valid driver's license required

Physical Requirements:

• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Work Environment:

• This job is generally performed in a retail and office environment; exposure to computer screens; exposure to noise, dust, grease, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer:

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.