MRO Sales Specialist - Kentucky

George

E. Booth Co., LLCis a major distributor ofprocess instrumentation products and valves, and related services to customers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.

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We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-driven MRO(Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Sales Specialist to support inventory control and supply management at strategic customer sites in Kentucky. This role is critical to maintaining efficient on-site operations,ensuring part availability, and strengthening our long-term partnerships through consistent, high-quality service. It also offers a strong foundation for individuals interested in transitioning into a technical outside salespath—providing exposure to customer-facing operations, product knowledge, and solution-based selling in an industrial environment.

Inventory Management: Oversee and maintain inventory, stock, and supply at customer storeroom locations.

Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the main point ofcontact for key customers, ensuring consistent communication and exceptional service.

Business Development: Understand customer maintenance schedules to identify new business opportunities and negotiate commercial terms to expand onsite stockroom utilization.

Sales

Collaboration:

Work closely with outside sales and inside support teams to identify opportunities, coordinate quotations, and follow up on leads.

Reporting: Utilize company platforms(e.g., Salesforce) to manage and report all business and sales activities.

Safety: Adhere to and respect safety requirements at each customer site.

Prospecting: Continually seek new business within existing customer locations and assist with introductory sales calls for new account leads.

Administrative Duties: Meet deadlines for customer needs and complete required administrative tasks.

• Customer-focused with strong business acumen
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Technical aptitude and ability to read electrical schematics/diagrams
• Independent self-management and effective time management
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Teamwork orientation and project management experience
• Valid Driver’s License required

• High school diploma or GED
• 1–2 years of related experience or training

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringor a technical field
• 3+ years of experience selling products in the process control industry
• Experience with CMMS or ERPsystems

• Exposure to mechanical parts,fumes, airborne particles, and varying noise levels at customer sites.
• Active role requiring standing,walking, bending, kneeling, and occasional sitting for extended periods.
• Visual acuity forclose/distance/color/peripheral vision and depth perception

Occasional overnight travel may be required, primarily during business hours.

Limited supervisory responsibility related to projects and customer relations.

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change as needed.

Full benefits package starting onday one, competitive compensation, PTO and matching 401(k).