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Flow Control Group · 1 hour ago

Outside Sales Representative

Brookfield, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Flow Control Group (FCG) is a leading provider of fluid handling, process, and industrial automation solutions across North America. They are seeking an Outside Sales Representative to sell, build, and maintain customer relationships within a specified territory, while also generating leads and resolving customer complaints.

FuelIndustrialIndustrial Automation

Hiring Manager

Kristen "Kay" Einhorn

Responsibilities

Contact and visit customers to build and maintain relationships by email, phone, fax, letter, and personal visits

Compiles a list of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from account lists, business directories, and other sources

Generates written quotes with supporting correspondence to qualified prospects and follows up until the order is placed, lost, or the opportunity is closed

Talks with existing customers to determine current/future needs and current satisfaction, and build a relationship

Introduces new products to clients and prospects using samples or a catalog, displays or demonstrates the product, and emphasizes salable features

Quotes prices and credit terms established and prepares sales orders as necessary

Communicates with the warehouse to estimate the date of delivery of the product to the customer

Helps in gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, merchandising techniques, etc., for the Sales Manager

Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, and making recommendations to management

Maintain technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications, attending educational workshops, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies

Attend sales meetings as required. Maintains open communication with the Sales Manager as to whereabouts for scheduling purposes

Maintain Outlook calendar day, prepare call reports weekly, and keep vehicle/maintenance log and expense accounts on a monthly basis

Cover customer service duties as needed in the absence of other customer service personnel

Other duties as assigned by the Sales Manager

Qualification

Sales experienceCustomer servicePlastic industry knowledgeCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or one to two years of related sales or customer service experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must have a valid driver's license and driving record that is acceptable to the company's insurance policy

This role may require travel to customer or supplier sites as needed

Preferred

Background in the plastic industry is a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans)

Competitive 401(k) matching program

Career growth opportunities

Employee referral program

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Company

Flow Control Group

Flow Control Group is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for the flow control, fluid handling and process & industrial automation sectors with locations throughout the U.S.

Founded in 2014

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees