Field Sales Rep
Berendsen Fluid Power, Maryland Heights, MO, United States
Outside Sales – Industrial Sales – Fluid Power Sales
St. Louis MO.
We are looking for a field salesperson to develop and support technical solutions for both industrial and mobile markets. The individual is passionate about working with customers on all of their fluid power applications and electrical controls.
At Berendsen Fluid Power, we provide the products and services to move the world! From hydraulics and pumps to system design and repair, Berendsen Fluid Power is one of North America’s largest distributors of hydraulic and pneumatic products and services. We currently employ more than 400 employees across the United States and Canada – and we’re growing every day! We have the best fluid power distribution team in North America. If you’re ready to work hard and reap the rewards of a job well done, we invite you to explore the opportunities on our winning team.
Berendsen Fluid Power offers a variety of dynamic career paths in 42 locations throughout the US and Canada. We’re proud to support your personal growth and professional development goals throughout the life of your career – including our offer of an employment package that is simply outstanding.
Our successful candidate will have industrial systems sales experience, and or a mechanical engineering degree with Fluid Power experience is a definite plus.
Job duties can include:
Develop and implement effective business plans and strategies for assigned account growth, analyze customer base market conditions and forecast future needs.
Set and achieve forecasted growth targets for core product lines.
Maintain gross margin to meet forecasted targets and improve gross profit margins as directed by Sales Management
Emphasize the sale of economic value added (EVA) services and other gross margin improvements
Interact effectively with customers to develop a personal awareness of their operations and needs.
Practice and demonstrate “needs driven” selling skills, which includes: understanding the elements of strategic selling, identifying the customers value system and using team selling concepts where appropriate
Meet communicate and cooperate with vendor sales representatives
Communicate regularly and timely with the FSM and any other personnel regarding performance, complaints, inquires, competitive activities, problems, market conditions or other pertinent information.
Inform all customers and prospects of the established terms and conditions of sale.
Assure that all adjustments, product returns, credits and other pertinent dealings are performed accurately and timely.
Plan and budget time and administrative activities, control sales related expenses, effectively plan travel as required, understand and be proficient with BFP systems, reinforce the value of distribution to customers and suppliers, submit reports and itineraries as required by sales management in a timely and accurate manner.
Success in this position requires:
A valid driver’s license and good driving record
Fluid Power Certification or an equivalency of 3 years of experience in specifying products to OEMs
Mechanical Engineering Degree is a plus
Excellent organizational skills (oral and written)
The ability to excel at details, multi-tasking, and working under pressure
What we can do for you:
Berendsen offers a base salary, standard commission and additional bonus on territory growth
Automobile Allowance
Mobile phone
Company credit card
Company matching 401K plan (50% up to 8%!)
Medical benefits including medical, dental, vision with a PPO and a High Deductible with Health Saving Account options
Disability and life insurance
Paid holidays, flexible unlimited vacation plan
Keywords: fluid power, mechanical engineering, engineering, sales, outside sales, account manager, sales manager, hydraulic, technical sales, engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the
Know Your Rights
notice from the Department of Labor.
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At Berendsen Fluid Power, we provide the products and services to move the world! From hydraulics and pumps to system design and repair, Berendsen Fluid Power is one of North America’s largest distributors of hydraulic and pneumatic products and services. We currently employ more than 400 employees across the United States and Canada – and we’re growing every day! We have the best fluid power distribution team in North America. If you’re ready to work hard and reap the rewards of a job well done, we invite you to explore the opportunities on our winning team.
Berendsen Fluid Power offers a variety of dynamic career paths in 42 locations throughout the US and Canada. We’re proud to support your personal growth and professional development goals throughout the life of your career – including our offer of an employment package that is simply outstanding.
Our successful candidate will have industrial systems sales experience, and or a mechanical engineering degree with Fluid Power experience is a definite plus.
Job duties can include:
Develop and implement effective business plans and strategies for assigned account growth, analyze customer base market conditions and forecast future needs.
Set and achieve forecasted growth targets for core product lines.
Maintain gross margin to meet forecasted targets and improve gross profit margins as directed by Sales Management
Emphasize the sale of economic value added (EVA) services and other gross margin improvements
Interact effectively with customers to develop a personal awareness of their operations and needs.
Practice and demonstrate “needs driven” selling skills, which includes: understanding the elements of strategic selling, identifying the customers value system and using team selling concepts where appropriate
Meet communicate and cooperate with vendor sales representatives
Communicate regularly and timely with the FSM and any other personnel regarding performance, complaints, inquires, competitive activities, problems, market conditions or other pertinent information.
Inform all customers and prospects of the established terms and conditions of sale.
Assure that all adjustments, product returns, credits and other pertinent dealings are performed accurately and timely.
Plan and budget time and administrative activities, control sales related expenses, effectively plan travel as required, understand and be proficient with BFP systems, reinforce the value of distribution to customers and suppliers, submit reports and itineraries as required by sales management in a timely and accurate manner.
Success in this position requires:
A valid driver’s license and good driving record
Fluid Power Certification or an equivalency of 3 years of experience in specifying products to OEMs
Mechanical Engineering Degree is a plus
Excellent organizational skills (oral and written)
The ability to excel at details, multi-tasking, and working under pressure
What we can do for you:
Berendsen offers a base salary, standard commission and additional bonus on territory growth
Automobile Allowance
Mobile phone
Company credit card
Company matching 401K plan (50% up to 8%!)
Medical benefits including medical, dental, vision with a PPO and a High Deductible with Health Saving Account options
Disability and life insurance
Paid holidays, flexible unlimited vacation plan
Keywords: fluid power, mechanical engineering, engineering, sales, outside sales, account manager, sales manager, hydraulic, technical sales, engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the
Know Your Rights
notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr