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Flow Control Group

Industrial flow control products distributor

Outside Sales Representative

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • 2–5+ years of outside sales experience in industrial equipment, compressed air systems, HVAC, mechanical systems, or similar technical fields.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn complex systems.
  • A proven record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
  • Communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to interpret technical data such as CFM requirements, PSI, dew point, and energy usage.
  • Proficiency in CRM software.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently within the territory.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, pursue, and secure new customers for compressors, dryers, filtration, nitrogen generators, and turnkey system solutions.
  • Grow existing accounts through strategic account planning and cross-selling of equipment and service offerings.
  • Consistently achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
  • Develop detailed territory and funnel plans to grow market share across key industrial segments.
  • Conduct plant walk-throughs, evaluate customer applications, and understand system requirements, including air demand, quality needs, pressure profiles, and energy efficiency.
  • Provide equipment recommendations and complete system solutions tailored to customers' operational and financial objectives.
  • Deliver product presentations, proposals, and return-on-investment analyses to maintenance leaders, plant managers, and executive decision-makers.
  • Support customers through the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification to commissioning coordination.
  • Maintain strong working knowledge of compressed air systems, including rotary screw, piston, and oil-free compressors, dryers, filtration, condensate management, and nitrogen generation.
  • Understand service offerings such as planned maintenance, warranty extensions, audits, leak detection, and equipment upgrades.
  • Stay current on industry innovations, competitive product lines, and energy efficiency technologies.
  • Develop and execute a structured weekly plan for customer visits, prospecting, and follow-ups.
  • Maintain accurate opportunity data, quoting status, and forecasting in CRM.
  • Conduct on-site evaluations and energy assessments when applicable, and coordinate air audits with internal technical teams.
  • Attend industry events, trade shows, and customer training to expand pipeline and market presence.
  • Work closely with service teams to ensure excellent post-sale support and promote maintenance agreements.
  • Partner with inside sales, engineering, and operations to deliver accurate quotes, equipment sizing, and project execution.
  • Engage with marketing to support lead generation efforts and targeted campaigns.

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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