Salesman

Round Rock; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Hose is seeking an experienced outside sales professional to advance our customer relationships in the Austin, TX area. You will visit customers and prospects, identify needs, and develop opportunities to expand market presence.

Responsibilities include managing quotes, orders, and data in our systems, while coordinating with internal teams to ensure accurate service and delivery. Travel within the territory is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Outside sales, industrial sales, or business development experience desired.
• Strong sales, relationship-building, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple customers and priorities.
• Self-motivated with ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and pursue new business opportunities.
• Regularly visit customers and prospects within the territory to build relationships and identify needs.
• Prospect for new customers and expand the company’s market presence in Austin area.
• Follow up on quotes, orders, and sales opportunities in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate customer, opportunity, and sales data in company systems.
• Coordinate with Inside Sales, Front Counter, Operations and other teams to meet customer needs.
• Communicate requirements clearly and help resolve orders, delivery, or service issues.
• Prepare and follow up on quotes and proposals.
• Travel within the territory as required to support customers.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Regularly visit customers and prospects within the assigned territory to build relationships, identify needs, and generate sales.
• Prospect for new customers and develop opportunities to expand Austin Hose's market presence.
• Maintain consistent and timely follow-up with customers, prospects, quotes, orders, and sales opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer, opportunity, and sales information within company systems.
• Work closely with Inside Sales, Front Counter, Operations, and other team members to ensure customer needs are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate customer requirements clearly and assist with resolving order, delivery, product, or service issues.
• Prepare and follow up on quotes and proposals in a timely manner.
• Monitor customer activity and identify opportunities to increase sales and expand product offerings.
• Maintain knowledge of Austin Hose products, services, capabilities, and applicable industry solutions.
• Communicate market conditions, customer needs, competitive activity, and potential opportunities to management.
• Participate in sales meetings, training, company events, and other required activities.
• Manage assigned territory efficiently, including scheduling customer visits and prioritizing sales opportunities.
• Maintain professional and timely communication through company-approved communication channels.
• Follow all Austin Hose sales, operational, safety, documentation, and company procedures.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete tasks without repeated follow-up from management.
• Travel within the assigned territory as required to effectively support customers and develop business.
• Willingness to be flexible, including working outside normal business hours when necessary, performing responsibilities not specifically identified in the job description, and assuming new responsibilities for the betterment of Austin Hose.

Requirements

Required Skills and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in business, marketing, sales, or related field preferred.
• Previous outside sales, industrial sales, or business development experience preferred.
• Strong sales, relationship-building, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple customers, opportunities, and priorities.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively as a member of the team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning company sales and operating systems.
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company driving requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel regularly within the assigned sales territory.