Now Hiring - Sunsource - Retail Sales Outside Sales - Pumps (Tennessee) in Knoxville, TN

Carotek, a SunSource company, provides process equipment solutions for the industrial, commercial and municipal markets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. Carotek represents over 85 manufacturers as their process equipment distributor, representative, and repair center for pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, IIoT, steam, hydronics and municipal products. [please apply online] SUMMARY

This position is responsible for executing sales strategy and initiating contact with existing and potential customers in Eastern Tennessee for the sale of Carotek pump products, steam products and services, heat exchangers, filtration equipment, blowers, and mechanical packages. The sales territory will be comprised of Tennessee, from Nashville to the eastern border. Acting as a consultative business partner, problem solver, trusted advisor and technical expert in the application of our products, the person in this position will assist customers in the application of the products and services to meet their needs resulting in revenue generation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Calls on end-users such as engineers, technicians and supervisory personnel in Industrial, Commercial and/or Municipal accounts providing process solutions and application advice on our products;

Calls on various industries and businesses who service our end-user customer base conducting informational training sessions on our products and their application;

Establishes effective relationships with customers to gain their trust and confidence in applying our products;

Grows territory by increasing penetration of existing accounts and developing new accounts;

Reviews specifications, application requirements and other documents and works closely with Inside Sales for preparation of resulting quotations;

Advises Inside Sales personnel as to margins to utilize for particular accounts or projects;

Develops and delivers sales presentations and closes sales in a professional and effective manner;

Provides technical support for customers in the proper use, operation and maintenance of our equipment;

Participates in local job-related professional organizations such as ISA, WEF, ASHRAE and ASPE;

Monitors, analyzes and communicates monthly sales data to contribute to product and service planning;

Participates in sales forecasting and planning for the assigned territory;

Maintains CRM database,

Maintains strong principal relationships;

Attends factory training sessions and trade shows for products represented;

Maintains up-to-date awareness of competitive activity, industry trends, new products and other general information of interest to customers;

Communicates with co-workers, management, customers and others in a professional and courteous manner;

Conforms with all safety rules and uses appropriate safety equipment, if any.

Technical Capacity.

Customer/Client Focus.

Communication Proficiency.

Initiative.

Results Driven.

Collaboration.

Presentation Skills.

Organizational Skills.

Creative Problem Solving Skills/Analysis.

Time Management.

Ethical Conduct.

Ability to multi-task various activities with shifting priorities;

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and product specifications;

Ability to identify critical decision makers within customer organizations;

Ability to recognize customer's needs beyond the stated or obvious;

Ability to work in a professional manner with individuals from varying backgrounds, experience and educational levels

This is a full-time remote position. Outside Sales personnel at Carotek are expected to be calling on customers 3-4 days a week, with 1-2 days a week performing administrative/prospecting activities. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel is up to 75% of the time and primarily local during the business day, although occasional travel is expected which may require overnight stays and weekends. Ability to transport self to various facility sites as required. Must possess a valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Associates degree in a technical field or business concentration; 4+ years’ experience in combination of Outside or Inside Sales, preferably in a related industry and with a proven track record of success; Inside Sales and/or Field Service work a plus.

Working knowledge of Word, Excel and CRM.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction for an indefinite period of time.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veterans Employer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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