MRO Sales Specialist

George

E. Booth Co., LLC is a major distributor of process instrumentation products and valves, and related services to customers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. Check out our website at  to learn more about our company values, industries, and products.

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 the Chicagoland area. 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 sales path—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 of contact 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

• Required: High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years of related experience or training
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field; 3+ years of experience selling products in the process control industry;
  Experience with CMMS or ERP systems

• 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 for close/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 on day one, competitive compensation, PTO and matching 401(k).