Inside Sales Representative
About the job
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent secondary education is required.
- Experience communicating with customers by phone and email is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and familiarity with basic Microsoft Excel functions are required.
- Problem-solving ability and the ability to make decisions with initiative and assertiveness are required.
- Willingness to learn technical products and manufacturers is required.
- Interpersonal skills to work with customers, team members, and individuals in other departments are required.
- Ability to communicate technical and conceptual information clearly, concisely, and effectively is required.
- Organization skills to track multiple projects for customers and sales representatives and ensure information is documented and communicated effectively are required.
- Partner with Outside Sales to support strategic original equipment manufacturer accounts through proactive communication, timely follow-up, and coordinated execution.
- Learn and apply product knowledge across hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation components to help customers identify appropriate solutions.
- Serve as the primary internal contact for assigned accounts and handle orders, quotations, and service requests consistently and professionally.
- Develop relationships with customer contacts to understand production needs, forecasts, and business cycles.
- Provide real-time updates on pricing, product availability, lead times, and delivery status.
- Collaborate with engineering, Outside Sales, production, and purchasing teams to resolve challenges and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Resolve credit, billing, and invoicing issues in coordination with Accounting and Finance.
- Support and participate in the organization's continual improvement program, conform to ISO 9001 requirements, and understand the implications of conformance with the Quality Management System.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Technical aptitude, training, or classes related to fluid power, mechanical, or automation products are a plus.
- Experience with order entry or enterprise resource planning systems is a plus.
- Experience working with technical products is a plus.
About the company
EOH is the employee-owned parent company overseeing Hydraquip, SIT, and GCC, delivering engineered solutions across fluid power, automation, motion control, electrical integration, and industrial technologies. Hydraquip provides hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling, lubrication, and fluid-conveyance solutions with a nationwide service network. SIT designs and builds engineered hydraulic, electrohydraulic, and electrical control systems for marine, defense, offshore, and industrial settings, including custom power units. GCC handles automation, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical integration with controls engineering and UL 508A panel fabrication, enabling end-to-end projects; EOH aims to improve reliability and uptime for customers through its ownership-driven culture and integrated capabilities.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lauren Cooper’s February 2026 promotion signals deeper internal succession and marketing continuity.
- Eric Martin’s May 2026 CEO promotion followed claims of exceptional growth in new markets.
- Hydraquip’s 2026 territory expansion and 2025 innovation campus support capacity and customer reach.
What critics are saying
- EOH depends on Hydraquip, SIT, and GCC; one major division stumble hurts the platform.
- Leadership continuity is strong, but Eric Martin, Jen Munro, and Lauren Cooper centralize execution.
- Defense, marine, and industrial customers create cyclicality; contract delays hit revenue in 2026.
What makes Employee Owned Holdings unique
- EOH is 100% employee-owned, aligning incentives across Hydraquip, SIT, and GCC.
- Its subsidiaries deliver integrated fluid power, automation, electrical integration, and controls engineering.
- Hydraquip’s Danfoss Editron authorization and HydraCool launch broaden specialized service capabilities.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Company Equity