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IES Holdings

IES Holdings

Diversified holding company operating electrical services

Multi-Family Sales Representative

Full-TimeDeadline 8/17/27
$80k - $120k/yr

+ 401(k) employer contribution match

Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Stafford, TX, USA
In Person

Travel is required as needed; the position is fully on-site and in person.

No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong sales, customer service, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, and business partners.
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM or sales management software.
  • Ability to analyze customer needs and provide effective business solutions.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and teams.
  • Strong attention to detail, follow-up skills, and professionalism.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
  • English speaking, reading, and writing ability where necessary to perform job duties.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 4 years of relevant sales, account management, business development, or related experience.
  • Ability to travel as required to support project and operational needs.
  • Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
  • Dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.
  • Ability to perform all work on-site and in person.
  • Authorization to work in the United States full time without current or future employer sponsorship.
  • Required license where necessary to perform job duties.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers to support business growth and customer retention.
  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through networking, referrals, prospecting, and customer engagement activities.
  • Meet with customers to assess project needs, discuss products and services, and provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Prepare proposals, estimates, contracts, presentations, and related sales documentation accurately and professionally.
  • Collaborate with operations, project management, estimating, and leadership teams to achieve customer expectations and project requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer communications, forecasts, and pipeline updates within company systems.
  • Follow up with customers regarding proposals, project progress, service opportunities, and satisfaction concerns.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities and operational improvements.
  • Support contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and customer service initiatives to strengthen customer relationships and retention.
  • Participate in networking events, trade shows, community activities, and company functions to promote company services and market presence.
  • Assist in mentoring and supporting entry-level sales personnel as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and sales standards.
  • Represent the company professionally within the industry and community.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Work in a typical office environment with prolonged computer work and occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
  • Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically using a tablet, smartphone, and other office technology.
  • Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM or sales management software.
  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of sales, account management, business development, or related experience.
  • Electrical or construction, residential services, or related industry experience.
  • Experience with CRM systems, sales forecasting, and customer relationship management.
  • Relevant industry certifications or licenses.

About the company

IES Holdings is a diversified holding company that owns and coordinates electrical contracting and related infrastructure services across four segments: Communications, Residential, Commercial & Industrial, and Infrastructure Solutions. It operates by aligning a nationwide network of more than 8,000 employees across 125+ locations to install, maintain, and upgrade electrical systems for data centers, homes, commercial and industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. Its differentiation comes from its scale, diversification, and wide geographic reach, built by consolidating many local contractors into a multi-segment group. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting and infrastructure solutions across multiple markets by leveraging its nationwide network and acquisitions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Communications revenue jumped 35% in Q2 2026 from data center and distribution demand.
  • Backlog hit $3.9 billion on March 31, 2026, up 62% from fiscal 2025.
  • Gulf Island and DBM Global add fabrication capacity for larger industrial projects in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Residential revenue fell 10% in Q2 2026 as housing weakness persists through 2027.
  • DBM Global integration risk peaks by December 2026, when IES closes a $650 million deal.
  • Data center concentration ties IES to hyperscaler spending; any pause hits backlog and margins.

What makes IES Holdings unique

  • IES combines electrical contracting with data center, industrial, and structural steel capabilities.
  • Tontine-backed control lets IES buy companies fast, including Gulf Island and DBM Global.
  • A no-long-term-debt balance sheet supported $300 million credit capacity in June 2026.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-10%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

-10%
GlobeNewswire
Aug 10th, 2026
IES Holdings to Acquire DBM Global

Transaction Establishes New Structural Line of Business, Adding One of the Largest Independent Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection Platforms in the...

Yahoo Finance
May 9th, 2026
IES Holdings subsidiary acquires Broadwind Texas facility for $19.5M

IES Holdings subsidiary IES Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Broadwind Heavy Fabrications' production facility in Abilene, Texas, for up to $19.5 million. The deal includes real property, equipment, machinery and related assets, with consideration comprising cash and non-cash value tied to a below-market lease arrangement. Approximately 140 employees involved in wind tower manufacturing are expected to transfer to IES Infrastructure after the lease term ends. The transaction was announced on 5 May 2026, following a definitive agreement signed on 30 April. IES Holdings reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $4.16, up from $3.30 year-on-year, with revenue rising to $974.2 million from $834 million. The company maintains a backlog of approximately $3.9 billion, driven by strong demand in data centres and communications infrastructure.

Yahoo Finance
May 7th, 2026
IES Holdings Q2 revenue jumps 17% to $974M on surging data center demand

IES Holdings reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results on 1 May, with revenue reaching $974 million, up 17% year-over-year. Operating income rose 21% to $112.3 million, whilst net income attributable to IES climbed 56% to $109.9 million, yielding diluted earnings per share of $5.44. The Communications segment drove growth with a 35% revenue increase from data centre and distribution centre demand. Infrastructure Solutions revenue surged 64%, boosted by the January acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication, which contributed $37.5 million. However, the Residential segment declined 10% due to housing market weakness. IES Holdings ended the quarter with $49.5 million in cash and over $214 million in marketable securities.

Yahoo Finance
May 6th, 2026
IES Holdings trades at 34.9x P/E after Q2 2026 beat and Gulf Island Fabrication acquisition

IES Holdings has raised eyebrows after reporting strong Q2 2026 results and acquiring Gulf Island Fabrication. The company posted higher sales, earnings and backlog, driven by its Communications and Infrastructure Solutions segments. Shares surged 37% over the past month, with a one-year total shareholder return of 178%. Despite the rally, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.9x, below both the US Construction industry average of 45.8x and peer average of 48.1x. The company delivered profit growth of 55.7% over the past year and maintains a return on equity of 35.6%. At $661.40 per share, the stock trades roughly 6% below analysts' $700 price target, suggesting potential upside remains despite recent momentum.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 23rd, 2026
IES director sells $3.8M in shares following 157% stock surge

IES Holdings director Todd Cleveland sold 7,500 shares of common stock valued at approximately $3.8 million across two transactions between 24 February and 4 March 2026, according to SEC filings. The sales represented about 8.9% of his direct holdings at the start of the period. The sale occurred following a 157% one-year total return in IESC stock and continues a multi-year pattern of position reduction. Cleveland's remaining direct holdings now stand at roughly half their April 2023 level, valued at approximately $34.1 million based on the 20 March closing price of $436.95. The 7,500-share sale was smaller than Cleveland's roughly 10,000-share median for previous open-market sales since April 2023. All transactions involved directly held common shares, with no derivative securities or indirect holdings affected.