Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Fluid Handling Equipment

<p><span style="font-size: 16px">Fluid Process Equipment, a SunSource company, is a provider of innovative pumps, products and services that can assist with all of your fluid handling requirements. We have been serving our customers needs for over 30 years.  </span><a class="postings-link" href="http://www.fpepumps.com/"><span style="font-size: 16px">www.fpepumps.com</span></a></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a driven and customer-focused <strong>Outside Sales Account Manager</strong> to develop new business and grow existing customer relationships in Green Bay, WI area. In this role, you will represent a comprehensive portfolio of fluid process products and solutions, helping customers improve productivity, efficiency, and reliability across a variety of industrial applications.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>Essential Functions</b><ul> <li>Develop and execute a strategic territory sales plan to identify, target, and secure new business opportunities while growing existing customer accounts.</li> <li>Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, lead qualification, cold calling, customer presentations, solution development, quotation preparation, negotiation, and closing.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and serve as a trusted advisor to customers throughout the sales process.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal customer service, application engineering, and technical support teams to deliver effective solutions and exceptional customer experiences.</li> <li>Utilize CRM and other sales tools to effectively manage territory activity, customer interactions, pipeline development, and forecasting.</li> <li>Conduct regular onsite customer visits to understand customer needs, identify opportunities, and strengthen long-term partnerships.</li> <li>Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies within the fluid process and industrial markets.</li> </ul><p><br></p><b>Experience, Education and Skills</b><ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED required</li> <li>Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related technical field preferred</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>2+ years of industrial outside sales experience</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Experience selling fluid process equipment, filtration systems, pumps, valves, fluid handling equipment, rotating equipment, or related industrial products strongly preferred</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Experience with Process Pumps is a great plus!  </strong></li> <li>Proven ability to develop new business and grow existing accounts within an assigned territory</li> <li>Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills</li> <li>Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management abilities</li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems</li> <li>Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory for regular customer visits</li> </ul> <div> </div><p><br></p><b>Why FPE? </b><ul> <li>Competitive compensation package with commission   </li> <li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits</li> <li>Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development opportunities</li> <li>Mileage reimbursement for business travel</li> <li>The opportunity to represent industry-leading fluid process solutions while building a rewarding and successful sales career</li> </ul><p><br></p><p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10px">Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.  If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact </span><a href="mailto:recruiting@sunsrce.com"><span style="font-size: 10px">recruiting@sunsrce.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 10px"> to request reasonable accommodation. 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