Outside Sales Representative - Industrial Equipment

Lofton.Jobs; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Phone, laptop

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Our client in Louisiana is expanding its South Louisiana sales footprint with an Outside Sales Representative focused on generator and power solutions for industrial, commercial, and Oil & Gas markets. You will build new business, manage territory, and develop long-term customer partnerships through field visits, proposals, and presentations.

The role requires a hunter mentality, strong relationship skills, and the ability to drive growth alongside internal teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside sales experience in industrial sales with power generation, generators, electrical equipment, industrial equipment, or equipment rental sales.
• Experience selling within the industrial, petrochemical, refinery, and Oil & Gas Markets with an established customer network within these markets a strong plus.
• Proven experience prospecting, developing new business, and growing a territory – not solely managing existing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Calling on customers in the field, identifying opportunities, and selling solutions such as generator equipment, service agreements, rentals, and other power solutions
• Develop new business through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and relationship building
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts within an assigned territory
• Conduct customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations
• Prepare quotations and follow opportunities through closing
• Build strong relationships with industrial, commercial, and Oil & Gas customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and project execution
• Maintain accurate sales activity and customer recordsAttend industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings throughout the territory

Job description

CANDIDATES SHOULD CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE GREATER BATON ROUGE OR GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA

Baton Rouge / New Orleans & Surrounding South Louisiana Territory

Are you a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and winning accounts? Our client is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to expand its presence throughout South Louisiana and support new customers across industrial, commercial, chemical, and energy markets based out of our Baton Rouge market. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated salesperson with a strong hunter mentality, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to drive business growth through creating long-term customer partnerships.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is an established and growing Louisiana-based power generation and industrial equipment company selling, renting and servicing generators and power solutions for industrial, commercial, and oil & gas customers throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. They are well known for their commitment to exceptional customer service, reliable solutions, and long-term partnerships with its customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Calling on customers in the field, identifying opportunities, and selling solutions such as generator equipment, service agreements, rentals, and other power solutions
• Develop new business through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and relationship building
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts within an assigned territory
• Conduct customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations
• Prepare quotations and follow opportunities through closing
• Build strong relationships with industrial, commercial, and Oil & Gas customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and project execution
• Maintain accurate sales activity and customer recordsAttend industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings throughout the territory

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of outside sales experience in industrial sales with power generation, generators, electrical equipment, industrial equipment, or equipment rental sales
• Experience selling within the industrial, petrochemical, refinery, and Oil & Gas Markets with an established customer network within these markets a strong plus
• Proven experience prospecting, developing new business, and growing a territory – not solely managing existing accounts
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience managing a sales territory and meeting sales goals
• Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills
• Located within the assigned territory which includes the Greater Baton Rouge area, Greater New Orleans area and surrounding South Louisiana territory

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base salary: $69,000 – $99,000, commensurate with experience
• Competitive commission plan
• Company vehicle or car allowance, company gas card, phone, laptop
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Established and growing company with a strong reputation
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth