Now Hiring - Olsträd Engineering - Industrial Sales Representative in Kent, OH

Full description of the position

Industrial Sales Representative — Dynamic Markets, Great Benefits, Growth Opportunities

Olsträd Engineering Corporation engineers industrial combustion and automation systems and has a need to fill an industrial sales role. We have been in business since 2007 and are immersed in leading edge technology and maintain a fluid company culture that encourages creativity and problem solving.

Our Industrial Sales Representative will be trained in our products and design philosophy, working in the office with our engineers to learn the ins and outs of our business. The role offers an exciting opportunity to become involved in dozens of different industries, spearhead innovative partnerships in the industrial sales market, initiate proposals, travel throughout the country, and build effective, long-lasting relationships with both new and existing customers. Use time-tested as well as innovative methods to introduce potential customers to the possibilities that exist in our products and services. This is for the person who likes to balance individual as well as team success.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 3+ years in outside sales in an industrial environment
• A 2-year degree or equivalent experience
• Strong electrical and mathematical aptitude
• Ability to learn through reading technical documentation as well as hands on with products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of industrial combustion systems and their function a plus
• A willingness for some hands-on work in the field, as needed
• A desire to learn and grow the business
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, self-directed and motivated
• Proficient with contemporary business software, including CRM software

Not sure if you’re the best fit for the position? The best way to find out is to apply for the position to start a conversation and see where this leads you.

We are offering a full-time salaried position with a competitive base salary and commission (uncapped) paid on qualifying sales. Base pay starts in the $60k range and is negotiable based on qualifications.

Take advantage of paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid holidays, health insurance, and additional elective insurance. You’ll find our employees are among some of the most dedicated, interesting, and engaging people you’ll meet anywhere.

Why Work for Olsträd?

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A small company means we can move fast, you’ll be a valuable member of the team to influence what happens with our company
• Challenging and rewarding environment, expect to grow personally and professionally
• Become part of a small, dynamic team
• Enjoy beautiful Kent, Ohio

Application Process

Please submit your résumé. The first phone interview is brief; the second phone interview was more intensive. A final, in-person interview may include three or more members of the management team, including the president of our company. We take recruiting very seriously; our application process could take up to two weeks from start to finish. In the case the position is formally offered and accepted, the start date could be as soon as the following Monday, pending prior obligations on the part of the applicant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kent, OH 44240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or willing to become vaccinated?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• industrial sales: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person