Outside Sales Representative

About the role

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for driving revenue and profitable growth within an assigned territory by developing new business, expanding existing customer relationships, and providing technical solutions that address customer needs. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, technically minded sales professional with experience selling engineered products, equipment, or services to Industrial and Power Generation customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy for an assigned territory to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
• Develop new business through prospecting, networking, referrals, industry events, site visits, and other business development activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to expand accounts through cross-selling and up-selling.
• Understand customer applications, challenges, and business objectives to identify and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Sell engineered products, technical solutions, and services to Industrial and Power Generation customers.
• Conduct customer visits, presentations, product demonstrations, and technical discussions as needed.
• Manage the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, opportunity development, proposals, negotiations, closing, and follow-up.
• Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline using Salesforce or other CRM tools; accurately track activities, opportunities, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with internal teams and key suppliers to develop solutions that meet customer requirements and create value.
• Monitor market conditions, customer trends, competitive activity, and industry developments to identify new opportunities.
• Identify customer and business obstacles and develop effective solutions to overcome roadblocks.
• Manage territory sales expenses and resources responsibly while consistently meeting or exceeding sales and margin objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven outside sales experience selling engineered products, technical solutions, equipment, or services.
• 5+ years of experience selling to customers in the Power Generation, Industrial, or related technical markets preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving sales and profitability objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is desirable.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory to visit customers and prospects.

Skills

• Proven ability to develop new business and grow existing customer relationships.
• Strong consultative, technical, and solution-based selling skills.
• Demonstrated success selling engineered products, solutions, or services to Industrial and/or Power Generation customers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand technical applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a territory-based sales role.
• Ability to analyze business and sales performance data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Salesforce or another CRM platform and ability to effectively manage an individual sales pipeline.
• Ability to learn new products, technologies, and technical concepts quickly.

Benefits

• Everyone’s an Owner of the Company: Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.
• Training: FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At Flow Control Group, we are committed to your professional development. With a vast network of over 100 brands across North America, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we offer custom training programs, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals.
• Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact.