Territory Outside Sales Pro - Industrial Solutions

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

Job summary

Austin Hose is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop and maintain customer relationships, grow sales in an assigned territory, and identify new business opportunities. You will be the primary contact for customers and own the territory with a focus on superior service.

The role requires regular visits, prospecting, follow-up, and coordination with internal teams to meet customer needs and expand market presence in the Austin area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred in business, marketing, sales, or related field.
• Prior 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 manage multiple customers, opportunities, and priorities.

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.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

College degree in business/marketing/sales

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Austin Hose is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop and maintain customer relationships, grow sales in an assigned territory, and identify new business opportunities. You will be the primary contact for customers and own the territory with a focus on superior service.

The role requires regular visits, prospecting, follow-up, and coordination with internal teams to meet customer needs and expand market presence in the Austin area.