Technical Sales Representative (Commercial Laundry)

Washing Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Monthly Auto Allowance

Comprehensive development plan including training

Full medical and dental benefits

Job summary

A leading supplier of commercial laundry products is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to promote and sell their offerings. This position is remote, requiring travel to client sites. Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills are essential for success. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field along with industry-related experience. The role includes maintaining relationships with existing clients and establishing new ones, all while providing top-notch service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 1-2 years of industry experience.
• Military background is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell products to existing customers.
• Establish relationships and sell to new customers.
• Maintain service levels and communications for accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Technical/mechanical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Order processing software

Job description

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Washing Systems, LLC (WSI), now part of the Kao family of companies, seeks a highly, self‑motivated, Technical Sales Representative (TSR), to join our thriving team. WSI is the largest supplier of commercial laundry detergents in North America, and we provide high quality commercial laundry and chemical products to both uniform and linen rental companies. Working remotely and on client sites within your assigned territory, the TSR is responsible for providing technical solutions for plant operations, identifying, and executing sales opportunities through data analysis, and developing long‑term working relationships with all levels of management in your customer base. This critical role is the face and crux of our organization as the unparalleled, thoughtful service that we provide is what makes our business grow exponentially. The right candidate has strong technical or mechanical acumen – specifically prior field service experience, excellent technological skills, people skills, detailed problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.

To the Technical Sales Representative, WSI would offer:

• A fully Remote position working out of your Home.
• Work/Life Balance.
• Monthly Auto Allowance.
• Supplies for home and mobile office.
• Comprehensive development plan including training, coaching, and work experience.
• Access to the best technology, tools, and resources in the industry.
• Full medical and dental benefits.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS:

• Promoting and selling the full product line to all existing customers.
• Developing a key sales prospect list, establish relationships, and sell new customers.
• Maintaining appropriate sales coverage in your territory.
• Delivering and maintaining appropriate levels of service, maintenance, and communications for 6 – 10 accounts within your area.
• Installing and programming WSI chemical dosing equipment to interface with the customers washing equipment.
• Leading the work of planning and executing new installations and/or conversions in your territory.
• Maintaining all company provided equipment in proper working condition.
• Operating within the assigned expense budget.
• Collection of past due accounts receivable, where applicable.
• Eliminating rush orders of products.
• Submitting all reports in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four‑year College/University in Business, Engineering, Mechanical, or related field and 1-2 years’ industry related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Military background a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical/mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Internet and Order processing software.
• Ability to act quickly, accurately and handle a fast‑paced work environment.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• At least 50% of time will be traveling to and from customers/plants.
• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non‑weather related), extreme heat (non‑weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.