Field Specialist- Valves

Reliable Sprinkler Co.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading valve solutions company is seeking a Valves Specialist based in Oak Brook, IL. The role focuses on outside sales, requiring at least 5 years of experience in sales, preferably within the PVF industry. Key responsibilities include generating demand, building relationships, and promoting ASC-ES products among contractors and distributors. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, able to travel up to 75%, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. A competitive base salary plus commissions are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years outside sales experience, preferably within the PVF industry.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Achieve a sales target through expertise and solutions selling.
• Develop new contractor and project prospects.
• Integrate into local trade organizations for demand generation.

Skills

Sales expertise

Problem-solving

CRM knowledge

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Relationship building

Tools

Tableau

Dodge reporting

Job description

Valves Specialist

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oak Brook, IL

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 / year

Description

ASC is looking for an established Sales individual to fill our Outside Sales opening for a Field Specialist - Valves based in Chicago covering KS, MO, IL, WI, MN, ND, SD, Northeast IN (Chicago Metro Area) for the Mechanical/Industrial markets (excludes Oil & Gas). The Valve Specialist is provided the opportunity to learn or expand upon his/her knowledge of the valve industry and sales knowledge/strategies. Primary Sales are directed toward established Contractors, Engineers and Distributors within the industry and sales knowledge/strategies, all while earning a competitive base salary plus commissions.

How You Will Help

• Excel at demand generation through professionally demonstrating expertise and solutions selling to achieve a sales target
• Build lasting relationships across a broad range of ASC-ES, contractor, distributor and industry constituents
• Select, demonstrate and promote the best ASC-ES product solutions for specific end user applications to various customers
• Work with distribution facing sales team in ASC-ES to assure sales closure, incremental product placement and achieve sales targets
• Develop new contractor and project prospects for the ASC-ES Pipeline
• Establish expertise and train key decision makers and users to ensure company-wide buy in for ASC-ES products
• Act as the front-line champion for the success of ASC-ES new product rollouts in your given expertise area
• Integrate into local trade organizations and associations to leverage contractor relationships for demand generation
• Be the product team’s eyes/ears about what is happening in the field from distributors, contractors and competition in your category of expertise
• Embrace, utilize and demonstrate fluency in sales technology such as CRM, Tableau and Dodge reporting
• Learn about the use of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) tools and their relevance in selling at ASC-ES
• 80% Contractor / 10% Distribution / 5% Engineer / 5% Administrative

What You Will Bring

• Self-motivated and self-driven
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Competitive team player
• Excellent problem solver
• Exudes confidence and professional image, at all times
• Engaging, converses easily with others
• Level headedness in conflict/under pressure
• Easily creates clarity for others through polished communication style
• Focused on team success and partnership over individual glory
• At least 5 years outside sales experience, preferably within the PVF industry
• Ability to travel up to 75%