Outside Sales Representative

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Outside Sales Representative

National
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings.  With its October 2016 acquisition of Sensus, Xylem added smart metering, network technologies and advanced data analytics for water, gas and electric utilities to its portfolio of solutions.  The combined Company’s nearly 16,000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions.  Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2016 revenue of $3.8 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

    The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at WWW.XYLEM.COM.

    Godwin, a Xylem brand, offers a broad product line of fully automatic self-priming pumps used in temporary and permanent applications.  With a full range of diesel and electric pumps available to purchase or rent, Godwin pumps are used for dewatering and liquids transfer in mining, constructions, municipal and industrial projects around the world.

    THE ROLE:  Godwin, a Xylem brand, seeks an Outside Sales Representative to cover the following Counties in PA: Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Schuylkill, Carbon, Pike and Berks.  They will utilize individual technical, communication and product skills to solve customer fluid handling problems and increase company business through the development of Godwin Dri-Prime® pumping systems and related pumping products, particularly as related to the rental of pumps in the construction and industrial field. PREFERRED CANDIDATES WILL LIVE IN THE HARRISBURG, PA AREA .

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Expand the sale and rental of the Godwin Dri-Prime® Pump through establishing and maintaining customer contacts.
    • Analyze and assess customers’ pumping needs.
    • Recommend and design pumping systems to meet customers’ needs.
    • Provide technical services and support to customers.
    • Generate sales reports, bids, proposals and quotes.
    • Participate in trade/professional shows and conferences as required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
    • 2+ years of technical sales or sales related experience (pump industry preferred) in the Commercial/Municipal/Utility markets.
    • Underground construction experience is a plus.
    • Occasional overnight travel as required.
    • Individual must possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
    • Have a high mechanical aptitude, superior customer service, computer and presentation skills, and have solid logical troubleshooting capabilities.
    • Experience with pumps, mixers, electrical controls, hydraulics, and ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics is a plus.  
    • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
    • Effective interpersonal skills with customers, employees and management team.
    • Ability to handle multiple priorities and remain focused and organized.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and the use of computer applications.
    • Previous experience with salesforce.com highly preferred

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Occasional heavy lifting (50-70 pounds); job site environment

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Intermittent exposure to job site conditions; e.g., gas fields, petrochemical refineries, mills, mines, construction sites, industrial/power plants, waste water treatment plants, etc.; intermittent exposure to shop noise and fumes.
    • Standard office environment free of disagreeable elements.
    • Travel as required to fulfill the duties listed above or as required by the Company.

    EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED