Technical Inside Sales: Path to Field Sales in Fluid Power

Hydraquip, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Hydraquip, Inc. is seeking a Technical Inside Sales Representative in Memphis to learn our fluid power products, customer applications and become fluid power certified.

The role focuses on order entry, customer communications, and supporting delivery management while paving the way to manage a territory as an outside sales rep. The position emphasizes technical aptitude, problem solving and cross-selling with an eye toward promotion within 2–3 years to own a regional account portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Distribution, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Other technical certifications or degrees may be considered.
• Experience as described below may be accepted in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication with customers via phone & email
• Promote and sell products & value-added solutions to new customers via incoming calls, inquiries via email
• Learn about products and vendors to develop a high level of fluid power and application knowledge
• Communicate with internal and vendor contacts to understand and respond to delivery needs
• Manage large customers' questions, orders and deliveries in partnership with outside sales
• Learn effective ways to cross sell and upsell current customers
• Uncover opportunities for outside sales, from potential new customers and current customers
• Support and participate in the organization's continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Sales skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution or related engineering

Technical certifications considered

Job description

Hydraquip, Inc. is seeking a Technical Inside Sales Representative in Memphis to learn our fluid power products, customer applications and become fluid power certified.

The role focuses on order entry, customer communications, and supporting delivery management while paving the way to manage a territory as an outside sales rep. The position emphasizes technical aptitude, problem solving and cross-selling with an eye toward promotion within 2–3 years to own a regional account portfolio.