Outside Technical Sales Representative

Flow Control Group; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trask Decrow Machinery is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our team in Connecticut. If you’re passionate about building customer relationships and growing business, this role offers field-based responsibility, travel within the territory, and collaboration with a growth-oriented team.

Minimum 5 years in sales with a technical or business background and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred. The role emphasizes client presentations, market analysis, and pricing strategy support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
• 5 years of sales experience and/or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generates sales within the company’s established trading partners.
• Responds to requests from customers for information and gives presentations.
• Prospects for and generates sales with new accounts.
• Keeps up-to-date on industry trends and market competition.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Customer service

Time management

Independence

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Trask Decrow Machinery, 52 US Route 1, Scarborough, Maine, United States of America •

Hartford, CT, USA

Company: Trask Decrow Machinery

We're looking for a motivated Outside Sales Representative to join our growing team in Connecticut! If you're passionate about building customer relationships, growing business, and enjoy being out in the field, we'd love to connect.

About Us

Trask-Decrow Machinery (TDM) is a growth-oriented company committed to providing a seamless selection of quality industrial pumps, process air solutions, and portable equipment to satisfy virtually any application. Trask-Decrow also provides installation, overhaul, and repair of current and new systems. We service all of New England with regional representatives to provide unmatched customer service and support.

Identify revenue opportunities within customers' communities through communications, programs and other activities as needed

Responsibilities

• Generates sales within the company’s established trading partners
• Responds to requests from customers for information and give presentations
• Prospects for and generates sales with new accounts
• Remains knowledgeable and up-to-date on industry trends and market competition
• Any other relevant duties that may be assigned

Education and Experience

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field; 5 years of sales experience and/or equivalent preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent time management skills required, both in and out of the office
• Strong desire to serve customers with a positive attitude
• High degree of independence, self-motivation and self-direction, especially with regard to identifying and managing high priority projects, in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess the ability to think and solve problems with creative understanding. Must have a good eye for detail and be able to suggest process/specification modifications as required
• Ability to competently deliver sales presentations
• Understand budgeting and forecasting
• Understand product line profitability and cost structuring, in order to provide accurate estimates and pricing
• Able to work cooperatively with peers to achieve established goals. Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Basic computer and database skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and MS Outlook

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Sitting/working at a desk - up to 80%
• Standing - up to 80%
• Walking - up to 30%
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. using proper body mechanics (lifting devices utilized for heavier loads)
• Moderate wrist deviations and repetitive hand/wrist movements
• Approximately 1-960 hand or wrist repetitions per day
• Frequent use of both hands
• Frequent word processing and computer keyboard use
• Very accurate near vision (20/20) and accurate far vision (20/40) required
• Minimal color discrimination and depth perception required
• Ability to hear a whispered voice at 3 feet