Business Development Rep - Greater Houston Territory

Cogent Talent Solutions
Houston, TX
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with sales experience in the plumbing or mechanical services industry working in the Greater Houston area.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in plumbing services and a track record of converting leads into major accounts
    — “convert customers to major accounts in the future”
  • Sales professionals who thrive in a collaborative setting with operations teams for service delivery
    — “Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth service implementation and delivery.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong ability to meet or exceed sales targets, which may demand consistent performance.
    — “Results-driven with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for regional travel, as a vehicle or stipend is provided for this purpose.
    — “Vehicle or stipend provided for regional travel.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience in generating sales leads through networking and market research.
    — “Generate Sales Leads: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the thriving sector through lead generation, networking, and market research.”
  • Highlight your ability to translate technical plumbing knowledge into client-focused solutions.
    — “Ability to understand technical aspects of plumbing while effectively communicating them to clients.”
  • Demonstrate your negotiation and closing skills with examples of successful contract closures.
    — “Skillfully negotiate terms and conditions to secure contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction and company profitability.”
  • Showcase your experience in cultivating long-term relationships with property managers and facility directors.
    — “Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with customers, property managers, facility directors, and other key stakeholders.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work independently and manage your own schedule effectively.
    — “Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • generate sales leads
  • cultivate strong customer relationships
  • meet and exceed sales targets
Typical background
proven sales experiencestrong communication skills

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesLead GenerationCustomer ConsultationProposal DevelopmentNegotiationRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Preferred

Plumbing Services Industry ExperienceCommercial Plumbing Needs

Stack & domain

SalesPlumbing ServicesCommercial PlumbingMultifamily PlumbingOperations TeamCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkCustomer ServicePlumbingConstruction

About the role

Original posting from Cogent Talent Solutions via Lever

Are you an energetic and results-driven individual excited about the growing plumbing services industry? our client a privately-owned plumbing services company which has been in business for over 33 years. They are seeking a versatile Outside Sales Representative to join their expanding team. In addition to plumbing service and projects, this role presents a unique opportunity to convert customers to major accounts in the future. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building relationships, and want to be part of a growth-oriented company, we want to hear from you! 

Responsibilities:

Generate Sales Leads: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the thriving sector through lead generation, networking, and market research. 

Customer Consultation: Conduct thorough assessments of clients' needs for commercial and multifamily properties. 

Proposal Development: Create and present customized solutions to clients, addressing their specific requirements and budget considerations. 

Negotiation and Closing: Skillfully negotiate terms and conditions to secure contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction and company profitability. 

Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with customers, property managers, facility directors, and other key stakeholders. 

Collaboration: Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth service implementation and delivery.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in sales, preferably in the plumbing or mechanical services industry. 

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

Ability to understand technical aspects of plumbing while effectively communicating them to clients. 

Results-driven with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets. 

Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently. 

Familiarity with commercial, hotel, restaurant or multifamily plumbing needs is a plus. 

Compensation:

Base salary: $45k to $55k with uncapped commissions. 

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k.

Vehicle or stipend provided for regional travel.

Source: Cogent Talent Solutions careers (Lever)

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