Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Component Service and Repair

SunSource
Knoxville +1 more
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Industrial sales professionals with experience in repair services and mechanical components will find this territory-focused role with a home-based work arrangement and emphasis on customer relationship-building.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in industrial sales and repair services, especially hydraulics, will align well with the role's core demands.
    — “2+ years of industrial sales experience preferred, including repair services, MRO, hydraulics, industrial electronics, robotics, servos, or mechanical components.”
  • Individuals who thrive in a territory-based, client-facing role with a focus on professional development will find this opportunity rewarding.
    — “A collaborative environment focused on professional growth and development.”
  • Those with a home-based setup and the ability to travel frequently within the Knoxville area will be well-suited for this position.
    — “Home-based within the Knoxville market.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires occasional overnight travel, which may be a consideration for candidates needing strict work-life balance.
    — “Occasional overnight travel may be required.”
  • Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, which is a physical requirement not often highlighted in sales roles.
    — “Ability to travel throughout the territory and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in hydraulic repair and rebuilding to demonstrate industry-specific knowledge.
    — “Experience with hydraulic repair and rebuilding is a plus.”
  • Emphasize CRM software and Microsoft Office proficiency, as these are explicitly mentioned as critical tools.
    — “Computer proficiency, including CRM software and Microsoft Office.”
  • Showcase territory management experience or a track record of building and maintaining customer relationships.
    — “Build and maintain customer relationships throughout the assigned territory.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to execute sales plans and manage account growth with specific examples.
    — “Develop and execute a territory sales plan focused on new business and account growth.”
  • Include details of your collaboration with technical teams to align with the company's teamwork emphasis.
    — “Collaborate with customer service and technical support teams to achieve sales goals.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developing and executing a territory sales plan
  • building and maintaining customer relationships
  • managing prospecting activities
Typical background
industrial salesrepair servicesmro

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementLead GenerationCold CallingSales Presentations

Preferred

Hydraulic RepairIndustrial ElectronicsRoboticsServosMechanical Components

Stack & domain

CRMSales ToolsHydraulic RepairRe-manufacturingElectronicsHydraulicsRoboticsServosMechanical ComponentsCommunicationSalesCustomer ServiceIndustrialRepairService

About the role

Original posting from SunSource via Lever

Paragon Technologies, a SunSource company, specializes in providing world-class service, repair and re-manufacturing in the areas of electronics, hydraulics, robotics, servos and mechanical components for various industries. https://www.paragontech.com/  

We are seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager to grow business throughout the Knoxville, TN territory and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to build an established territory while representing a leader in industrial repair services. You will work with manufacturing and industrial customers to support repairs involving hydraulics, industrial electronics, robotics, servos, and mechanical components.

Home-based within the Knoxville market.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop and execute a territory sales plan focused on new business and account growth.
  • Build and maintain customer relationships throughout the assigned territory.
  • Manage prospecting activities including lead generation, cold calling, sales presentations, and closing business.
  • Conduct regular in-person visits with customers and prospects.
  • Collaborate with customer service and technical support teams to achieve sales goals.
  • Utilize CRM and sales tools to manage territory activity and opportunities.

Experience, Education and Skills:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field, or a two-year technical degree in an industrial discipline, preferred.
  • 2+ years of industrial sales experience preferred, including repair services, MRO, hydraulics, industrial electronics, robotics, servos, or mechanical components.
  • Experience with hydraulic repair and rebuilding is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer proficiency, including CRM software and Microsoft Office.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required.
  • Ability to travel throughout the territory and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation plan with salary and commission opportunity
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • A collaborative environment focused on professional growth and development

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.  If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address.  This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí).   

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