Account Specialist Inside I - Mobile Communication - 207_A8230

About the Role

Pepperl+Fuchs, a leader in industrial sensor and intrinsically safe explosion protection technologies, is seeking an experienced Account Specialist for Inside Sales. This role focuses on driving sales of enterprise mobile computing and communication solutions within the Industrial and Hazardous Area sectors. The position is full-time, hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote), and based in Katy, TX, covering the Texas and Oklahoma through Central Region territory.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales targets through outreach to current and prospective customers using virtual presentations, telephone calls, emails, and other communication channels.
• Achieve daily/weekly required quantity of customer contacts with designated territory/priority accounts.
• Provide customers with new product information, technology training, and support during new product launches.
• Qualify, process, and distribute sales leads to the broader sales organization.
• Collaborate with outside sales teams on opportunities and hand off high-value accounts as needed.
• Maintain and build relationships with external and internal personnel across departments.
• Offer customer service including pricing, quotes, delivery, and technical assistance with urgency.
• Collaborate with customers to define product requirements aligned with business strategy to close opportunities.
• Maintain ownership of orders from initiation through installation, including expediting as necessary.
• Report daily activities and manage priority accounts in CRM software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related sales experience.
• Ability to read and write reports and business correspondence for diverse audiences.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is a plus.
• Ability to learn technical product knowledge and CRM/ERP software (e.g., Siebel, Movex).
• Proficiency in innovative sales techniques, with a focus on remote/virtual selling.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, intranet, and internet tools.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Voluntary life insurance and employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).