Power Generation Sales Representative

Kirby Corporation; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Corporation in Pensacola, FL, is seeking a Sales Rep – Power Generation to drive growth in industrial, commercial, medical, institutional, and petrochemical markets. Role involves limited local travel and requires outside sales experience in power generation.

The candidate will analyze customer needs, propose generator sets and accessories, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3–7 years related experience.
• Electrical or mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• Outside sales experience in power generation required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; JD Edwards system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain customer accounts and grow sales.
• Assess customer needs and propose power generation solutions.
• Sell diesel generator sets and related equipment.
• Meet sales goals and forecasts set by management.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure on-time delivery.
• Negotiate proposals and contracts with customers.
• Build and maintain relationships within the power generation industry.

Skills

Effective communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Credibility

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

GED or high school diploma

Electrical or Mechanical Eng. degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

Job description

Overview

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison is searching for a Sales Rep - Power Generation. This role entails limited local travel.

Position Summary

Responsible for effectively selling diesel powered generator sets for the industrial, commercial, medical institutional and petrochemical markets in an 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.
• Monitors 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 with individuals within the power generation industry in order to generate and maintain a positive business image for the organization within the industry.
• Plan and organize sales strategy.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems, issues, or complaints.
• Attend sales and trade meetings and reads 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 ones ability using his or her 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.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 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.

Other Skills:

• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

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