Industrial Sales Rep

This service-oriented position will be charged with growing Aftermarket sales for the Service Center in Covington, LA. Dependent on candidates qualifications, industry history and residence, the Industrial Sales Rep will provide customers in LA, MS, FL, GA and AL with gearbox service options, promote field service maintenance and work with AGS engineering to suggest improvements to existing equipment.

Responsibilities

Promote sales efforts through direct sales solicitation with resale customers, service centers and end users; Maintain and keep current customer files and records; Provide technical support for existing and potential customers; Attend trade shows and technical conferences as needed; Handle customer complaints and warranties in a fair and expedient manner; Interact and report market activity to management and peers; Provide weekly sales call reports, expense reports and other information as requested; Actively participate in management decisions as they relate to marketing, sales, customer relations, product improvements, market trends, etc.; Continue to learn about relative products and markets, current and potential; Cultivate customer-AGS partnership arrangements with timely communications, quick response and proactive involvement in their business; Other duties as required to promote regional sales growth and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years sale experience in related field; Excellent communications skills; Proficient computer skills. (MS Office Suite); Must be able to travel up to 50%.

Nice to have

Mechanical Engineering degree or related experience; Sales, maintenance or engineering experience in Pulp & Paper, Petrochemical, Material Handling or similar industries.