Technical Sales Representative (Commercial Laundry)

Washing Systems LLC; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Washing Systems Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Representative (Commercial Laundry) to provide technical solutions for plant operations and develop relationships across management levels.

You will manage 6–10 accounts in an assigned territory with full remote work and periodic client-site visits. Responsibilities include selling the full product line, developing new prospect lists, and maintaining sales coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, internet, and order processing software.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the full product line to existing customers.
• Develop prospect lists and establish relationships with new customers.
• Maintain appropriate sales coverage in assigned territory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Technical/mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

MS Office / order processing

Military background (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Mechanical, or related field

Job description

Technical Sales Representative (Commercial Laundry)

WSI seeks a highly self-motivated Technical Sales Representative to join our thriving team. The TSR is responsible for providing technical solutions for plant operations, identifying and executing sales opportunities through keen data analysis, and developing relationships across management levels while managing 6-10 accounts within an assigned territory. This is a fully remote position working from home with field visits to client sites.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Promote and sell the full product line to existing customers
• Develop prospect lists and establish relationships with new customers
• Maintain appropriate sales coverage in assigned territory
• Deliver service and maintenance for 6-10 accounts
• Install and program chemical dosing equipment interfacing with customer washing systems
• Lead planning and execution of new installations or conversions
• Maintain company-provided equipment
• Operate within assigned expense budget
• Eliminate rush orders and submit reports timely

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Mechanical, or related field with 1-2 years' industry experience (or equivalent education/experience combination)
• Military background preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical/mechanical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, internet, and order processing software
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in fast-paced environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud in the production area
• Fully remote position working from home

Work/life balance

Competitive salary with monthly auto allowance

Home and mobile office supplies

Comprehensive development plan with training and coaching

Access to industry-leading technology and resources

WSI is backed by Kao Corporation, a global leader in chemical innovation with over 130 years of expertise in surfactant technology and sustainable chemistry solutions.

33,000+ employees worldwide

Operations in 80+ countries

Founded 1887 in Tokyo

About WSI

Washing Systems Inc. is a leading provider of industrial laundry chemistry solutions, serving healthcare, hospitality, and commercial laundry operations across North America.

With decades of experience and innovative technologies like WASH-EYE analytics, we help our customers achieve superior results while reducing environmental impact.

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