What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales position at Industrial Electronic Supply, Inc.?
About IES
Since 1963, Industrial Electronic Supply (IES) has been a trusted partner, specializing in industrial automation, controls, drives, instrumentation, and power distribution. With locations across five states, we're growing, and we're looking for talented sales professionals to grow with us.
Why Join IES?
✓ Servant leadership culture that values your development and success
✓ Established company with 60 years of organic growth
✓ Competitive compensation including base salary commission profit sharing
✓ Comprehensive benefits and full time employment
✓ Ongoing training from leading manufacturers
The Role
As an Account Manager based in Shreveport, Louisiana, you'll build lasting relationships with customers across engineering, maintenance, and purchasing departments while helping them solve critical challenges to ensure safety, productivity, and profitability.
Your Impact:
- Develop and manage customer relationships across diverse industries
- Generate new business and expand existing accounts through consultative selling
- Conduct product demonstrations and deliver technical presentations
- Prepare proposals and quotes to win business
- Collaborate with manufacturers and internal teams to provide exceptional solutions
- Travel regularly within your assigned territory
What You Bring
Required:
- Proven track record in B2B outside sales or account management
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Self-motivated with excellent prospecting abilities
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Willingness to travel within territory (some overnight travel required)
Preferred:
- Degree in engineering, industrial distribution, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems
- Experience in technical or industrial sales
- Understanding of manufacturing or industrial environments
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary commission (no cap)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Insurance coverage includes: health, dental, vision, accident, as well as availability of specialty/cancer insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage (short & long-term)
- Paid leave: holidays, vacation, sick and bereavement
- Paid volunteer day to give back to a nonprofit of your choice
- Ongoing technical training from industry-leading manufacturers
- Vehicle allowance/reimbursement program
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a company where your success drives customer success, and where you'll build a long-term career backed by decades of stability and growth.
📧 Apply Today: Email your resume to Employment@goIES.com
IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Drug screening and pre-employment aptitude tests are required.