Power Generation Sales Representative

Kirby; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby is hiring a Power Generation Sales Representative in Dallas, Texas. The representative will be responsible for selling diesel and gas-powered generator sets across various markets and maintaining customer relationships. With a focus on achieving sales goals and expanding the customer base, candidates should have 3 to 7 years of related experience, preferably in the power generation sector. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective communication skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary package with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of related sales experience required.
• Prior experience in the power generation market is required.
• Understand company pricing guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain customer accounts.
• Sell manufactured generator sets and accessories.
• Achieve sales goals and forecasts.
• Assist in marketing and sales of new products.
• Prepare and submit bid specifications.
• Develop relationships within the power generation industry.

Skills

Effective communication

Building relationships

Dependability

Public presentation

Goal-oriented

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

JD Edwards systems

Job description

Stewart & Stevenson is now hiring a Power Generation Sales Representative located at 8631 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77029. The role involves effectively selling diesel‑ and gas‑powered generator sets for industrial, commercial, medical institutional and petrochemical markets within the assigned territory to achieve maximum sales profitability and growth.

Responsibilities

• Generate new customer accounts as well as service and maintain existing accounts. Analyze customer needs and interests and determine how company products and services can best meet their needs.
• Recommend and sell manufactured generator sets, accessories and related equipment utilizing knowledge of power generation equipment.
• Achieve sales goals and forecasts, as established by the department and the organization.
• Assist in marketing and sale of new products and/or prototypes to the existing marketplace.
• Review completed jobs for variations in component costing.
• Interface with other departments, including engineering, manufacturing, production, purchasing and accounting, to oversee project development and ensure timely delivery of finished products.
• Monitor sales orders to ensure project costs, materials lists, and delivery schedules meet project specifications and deadlines.
• Compute installation or production costs and prepare and submit bid specifications to existing and potential customers for review. Negotiate proposals and sales and service contracts with customers.
• Establish, maintain and develop business, social and networking relationships within the power generation industry to generate and maintain a positive business image for the organization.
• Plan and organize sales strategy.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems, issues or complaints.
• Attend sales and trade meetings and read related publications to obtain current market condition information, business trends and industry developments.
• Demonstrate and explain use of installed equipment and production processes.
• Provide management oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, market situation, competitive activities and potential for new products/services.
• Conduct all business transactions in an ethical manner.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre‑determined result.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using one's own drive or initiative.
• Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education & Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and three to seven years related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Prior outside sales experience in the power generation market is required. Must follow company pricing guidelines and procedures.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Prior experience with JD Edwards systems preferred.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.