Fluid Power & Automation Business Development Specialist - Outside Sales
About the role
We are seeking a results-driven Outside Sales Account Manager to grow our presence in the Sacramento market. This role is ideal for a sales professional with experience in fluid power, industrial distribution, or engineered solutions who enjoys building relationships, solving technical challenges, and developing new business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow long-term relationships with engineers, purchasing leaders, maintenance teams, and operations decision makers
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your territory
- Conduct regular customer visits, prospecting activities, and technical sales discussions
- Provide consultative solutions that leverage WIT’s hydraulic, pneumatic, and engineered system capabilities
- Prepare and deliver customer proposals, presentations, and solution recommendations
- Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, operations, purchasing, and leadership to deliver the right solutions
- Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and manage customer relationships through our CRM platform
- Partner with manufacturer representatives and leadership on key sales calls and strategic opportunities
- Develop and execute a territory business plan to achieve sales and margin growth
Requirements
This role needs to be home based within a reasonable proximity to Sacramento, CA
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field is preferred, OR equivalent industry experience
- Fluid Power certification is a plus
- 5+ years of experience in industrial sales, preferably in fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, or connectors
- Strong background in solution-based or consultative selling
- Experience developing sales proposals, presentations, and account plans
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with industrial automation, mechanical systems, electrical controls, or PLCs is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to thrive in a customer-facing sales environment
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting team success
Skills
- Solution-based or consultative selling
- Technical communication and presentation skills
- Customer relationship management
- Industry knowledge in fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, or connectors
Benefits
Work with a recognized leader in fluid power distribution and engineered solutions
Represent industry-leading manufacturers including Parker
Opportunity to own and grow your territory
Collaborative culture with strong technical and operational support
Competitive compensation and benefits
Pay
Competitive compensation and benefits
Schedule
Home based within a reasonable proximity to Sacramento, CA