Industrial Outside Sales Pro: Power & Automation

Description

About Baldwin Supply:

Baldwin Supply Company has worked alongside American manufacturing since 1920, offering the stability of a century-old company with a modern, problem-solving mindset. Our team supports a wide range of industries, from food and agriculture to packaging, mining, and infrastructure, so no two days look the same. We’re known for our strong culture, long-tenured employees, and competitive benefits. At Baldwin, you’ll do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and be part of a company built to last.

Job Summary:

The outside sales rep is a field-based professional responsible for driving revenue by acquiring new customers and managing existing relationships within an assigned territory. They conduct in-person meetings, product demonstrations, and presentations, frequently traveling to client sites to understand their needs, close deals, and meet sales quotas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote power transmission, conveyor belting, electric motor, automation and industrial supply products from Baldwin. Recommend products and services with the best combination of performance and cost based on customer requirements
• Identify target prospects and create strategic plans to turn prospects into customers
• Build and sustain strong, long lasting customer relationships
• Constantly promote Baldwin’s value by providing best in class customer service and technical expertise
• Coordinate with product specialists and inside sales team to efficiently manage current business and secure new business
• Maintain professional working relationships with strategic suppliers to Baldwin
• Participate in company-sponsored sales and technical training sessions
• 30% - Meet with assigned customers at their facilities. Constantly promote Baldwin’s value by providing best in class customer service and technical expertise. Promote power transmission, conveyor belting, electric motor, automation and industrial supply products from Baldwin. Recommend products and services with the best combination of performance and cost based on customer requirements.
• 20% - Prospect for new customers. Find the right people to meet with. Sell them products and services best suited for their needs.
• 20% - Compete against competitors at existing accounts. Take their share of business at those accounts.
• 20% - Coordinate with product specialists and inside sales at Baldwin to efficiently manage current business and secure new business. Maintain professional working relationships with strategic suppliers to Baldwin.
• 10% - Continuous training for technical expertise. Target best in class products, services, and application/industry knowledge. Continuous training for best in class selling strategies and tactics.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED. Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Supply or Business
• Industrial Sales- 5 years experience preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in outside sales, industrial sales experience a plus
• Proven experience and success in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory
• Established client relationships in industrial markets
• Strong desire to achieve and succeed
• Competitive mindset with a passion to solve problems
• Mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in CRM software, and digital communication tools (email, video chat)
• Strong computer skills
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

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