Technical Sales Representative

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We value individuals with a competitive spirit and a relentless drive to succeed in the highest echelons of the industry. Our ideal candidate and teammate thrives in a fast-paced environment, consistently seeking opportunities to outperform competitors and achieve top-tier results, while never hesitating to ask for help when needed. At IPS, we compete in the Major leagues, where innovation, curiosity, and adaptability are crucial to our sales approach.

We seek teammates who combine strong technical acumen with a deep understanding of our customers, disciplined execution, and strategic thinking. Time management, effective communication, and a 'buyer first ‘mindset are essential. We encourage our team members to continuously seek knowledge, ask probing questions, and challenge conventional thinking to uncover innovative solutions that set us apart from the competition.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

IPS is seeking a Technical Sales Representative focused on supporting our power distribution equipment resellers, contractors, and NETA service shops. This inside sales position generates revenue by soliciting and obtaining orders, understanding, and interpreting technical requirements, providing technical information, and developing accounts.

• Assesses competitors by analyzing and summarizing competitor information and trends, identifying sales opportunities
• Develops sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts, soliciting new accounts, building rapport, providing technical information and explanations, and preparing quotations
• Closes new accounts by answering telephone, fax and email inquiries, verifying and entering information
• Fills orders by transferring orders to fulfillment, communicating expected delivery date and explaining stock-outs
• Maintains and improves quality results by following standards and recommending improved policies and procedures
• Updates job knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities
• Accomplish department and organization goals by accepting ownership for completing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job achievements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited 2-year technical college preferred, focus on electrical power, or similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production or NAVY Seabee preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, educational focus in technical disciplines also preferred
• Must be able to work in office
• 2+ years power distribution equipment sales experience or 5+ years of technical sales experience in an industrial, production or large component environment
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment beneficial
• Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers and other switch gear apparatus preferred
• Prefer experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams
• Must have intermediate computer skills including email, internet, data entry and MS Excel; experience with CRM:
  Net Suite a plus
• Must be willing to work flexible hours required to respond to client emergencies

• Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
• Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
• Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
• Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.