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Flow Control Group

Industrial flow control products distributor

Outside Sales Representative

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMcHenry, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of 1–3 years of experience in industrial sales and/or management is required.
  • Creative and entrepreneurial thinking is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and selling skills are required.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must have or be capable of developing strong technical knowledge of company products.
  • Strong customer service skills are required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with management and hourly maintenance personnel is required.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process flow is required.
  • The ability to work under pressure and with rapidly changing priorities is required.
  • Regular travel, including overnight travel, is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Generate sales leads.
  • Provide product and application training to customers.
  • Plan and execute territory- and industry-specific strategies.
  • Maintain and develop customer relationships and review technical applications.
  • Lead quotation preparation and assist with cost analysis and profit maximization.
  • Manage vendor relations and participate in cooperative vendor sales calls and training as needed and available.
  • Report monthly to the supervisor.
  • Achieve the sales budget for a defined group of user customers.
  • Drive regional and corporate account business strategies and new product introductions.
  • Conduct in-plant sessions and seminars to educate users on the company's products and services.
  • Represent the organization by providing solutions associated with the sale and marketing of its products.
  • Learn the company's products, applications, selection process, and served industries through in-house, external, and on-the-job training.

About the Company

Flow Control Group

Industrial flow control products distributor

Flow Control Group distributes flow control, industrial automation, and life sciences products and services across North America, connecting thousands of suppliers with over 10,000 customers. Its offerings include pumps, valves, filtration, controls, air systems, sealing, tubing, hoses, and engineered systems plus services like technical support, maintenance, and calibration. The company differentiates itself through an employee-owned model, a shared-services backbone, broad supplier networks, and allowing acquired brands to keep their autonomy, while growing via acquisitions and strategic e-commerce like Instrumart. Its goal is to expand market reach and capabilities in industrial automation and life sciences by acquiring profitable businesses, scaling operations, and delivering reliable, mission-critical components and services.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.8B
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1968

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