Sales Representative Outside Sales

Outside Sales-Pumps & Pumping Equipment

Wholesale Pump & Supply, Inc (WPS) has been in the pump and supply business for 70 years and we are growing. WPS is an industry leader in the distribution of groundwater, wastewater, municipal, commercial, and industrial pumping equipment, and related supplies. WPS currently has nine branches located throughout Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama.

Job Description

Wholesale Pump & Supply, Inc. is seeking an outside sales representative with a background in the pump and supply market. This is an outside sales position that will involve selling to residential pump installers, and residential septic service contractors. Ideal candidates will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong mechanical aptitude and can excel while managing a variety of customer types. Candidates must be able to travel in and around the southern central Louisiana and southern Mississippi region. The candidate must be a self-motivator and work with minimal supervision.

Experience & Skills

Ø Minimum 2 years of sales experience in the water well, groundwater, industrial, commercial, or municipal freshwater water or wastewater pump market. However, 5 years of industrial or municipal project sales experience will be considered.

Ø Water well and/or submersible pump knowledge is a plus.

Ø Plumbing/piping products knowledge is a plus.

Ø Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematical calculations and formulas.

Ø A working knowledge of basic electrical theory and ability to use a multimeter with all functions is a plus.

Ø Strong understanding of pumping problems and applying the correct solutions.

Ø Knowledge of our type of product lines is a plus but not required.

Ø Candidates must be open minded, be able to use critical thinking skills to solve technical problems and utilize problem solving strategies with difficult customers or situations.

Essential Functions:

Ø Build strong working relationships with clients.

Ø Generate sales leads by cold calling and follow up on all sales leads.

Ø Responsible for weekly sales performance reports to the sales manager.

Ø Be able to manage sales territory and communicate sales information generated in the territory to corporate staff.

Ø Ensure all customers are given manufacture training opportunities.

Ø Troubleshoot and understand pump applications and sizing.

Ø This ideal candidate is motivated to meet new customers and help solve their pump performance problems daily.

Ø Work with customers to apply WPS products to their applications.

Ø Must have good customer service skills, must be able to operate with minimal supervision, and communicate. efficiently and effectively with clients and WPS personnel.

Ø Candidates should have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ø Become proficient with the WPS computer systems Epicor Prelude and PHOCAS.

Ø A clean and valid driver’s license is required.

Ø Must be able to pass a random drug test.

Ø Job will require daily regional travel about 70% of the time.

Salary & Benefits

This position has a base salary with commission. The chosen candidate will be issued a company truck (for work use only), cell phone, laptop, and company credit card. Position includes health insurance, 401K, and profit sharing.