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Flow Control Group

Industrial flow control products distributor

Technical Sales Representative

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in industrial or municipal sales.
  • Have or be capable of developing strong technical knowledge of the products sold in the territory.
  • Possess strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering, and maintenance personnel.
  • Have knowledge of manufacturing process flow.
  • Be able to work under pressure and handle rapidly changing priorities.
  • Have conceptual and organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
  • Have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive an automobile.
  • Be able to travel extensively by land and occasionally by air, including daily travel and some overnight travel.
  • Be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Be able to complete customer-directed drug and/or alcohol testing when required.

Responsibilities

  • Grow the assigned sales territory by working with existing customers and developing new customer relationships to identify opportunities that improve customers' efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability.
  • Meet or exceed the mutually agreed sales forecast for the assigned Southern Alabama and Florida Panhandle industrial territory focused on specified products.
  • Develop product and application skills through in-house, online, and factory learning modules.
  • Develop and implement territory- and product-specific sales strategies.
  • Provide strong customer experiences in the assigned territory and build relationships with clients.
  • Once established, target 12–14 in-person sales calls per week.
  • Work daily with the inside sales team to align priorities, coordinate territorial activities, and support the Florida organization.
  • Develop and close opportunities with customers, sales management, and sales team members.
  • Provide product and application assistance to customers and help the inside sales team generate complex quotes.
  • Follow the company sales process and policies, including use of the Salesforce customer relationship management platform.
  • Exchange market information and successful sales strategies with the sales team.
  • Provide sales forecasts, sales reports, and an annual business plan as required by management.
  • Follow the company's travel and entertainment policy and stay within the expense budget.
  • Follow company standard operating policies and procedures and safety policies; operate safely.
  • Meet supplier expectations for sales, product and application knowledge, and professionalism.
  • Continuously improve skills through feedback and guidance from management.
  • Coach and mentor other positions in the department.
  • Travel daily within the territory, with some overnight travel.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.
  • Leadership skills, technical knowledge, strong mechanical aptitude, analytical and troubleshooting skills, and computer skills.

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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