Technical Sales Representative

Description

Who We Are:

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power management, electro-mechanical and rotating assets. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, and cement.

IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair, and Power Management every day. When you work for IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

IPS is seeking a Customer Service Sales Representative focused on supporting our power distribution equipment resellers, contractors, and NETA service shops. This inside sales position generates revenue by soliciting and obtaining orders, understanding, and interpreting technical requirements, providing technical information, and developing accounts.

• Assesses competitors by analyzing and summarizing competitor information and trends, identifying sales opportunities
• Develops sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts, soliciting new accounts, building rapport, providing technical information and explanations, and preparing quotations
• Closes new accounts by answering telephone, fax and email inquiries, verifying and entering information
• Fills orders by transferring orders to fulfillment, communicating expected delivery date and explaining stock-outs
• Maintains and improves quality results by following standards and recommending improved policies and procedures
• Updates job knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities
• Accomplished department and organization goals by accepting ownership for completing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job achievements

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Associate's degree from an accredited 2 year technical college preferred, focus on electrical power, or similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production or NAVY Seabee preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, educational focus in technical disciplines also preferred
• 2+ years power distribution equipment sales experience or 5+ years of technical sales experience in an industrial, production or large component environment
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment beneficial
• Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers and other switchgear apparatus preferred
• Prefer experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams
• Must have intermediate computer skills including email, internet, data entry and MS Excel; experience with a CRM: NetSuite a plus
• Must be willing to work flexible hours required to respond to client emergencies

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401k Employer Match

• Bonus Incentives

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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