Sales Representative

Who We Are:   

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power management, electro-mechanical, and rotating assets. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, and cement.  

IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair, and Power Management every day. When you work for IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.  

Responsibilities and Expectations:  

The Sales Representative is responsible for the effective sales efforts in the Baton Rouge/ New Orleans area. This position will be expected to develop new customer accounts, advise customers on service center capabilities, and introduce new services to customers.  

• Develop a list of prospective customers with the manager, determine appropriate sales strategy, call on customers, and follow up with additional visits and correspondence as appropriate
• Analyze and understand customer requirements
• Coordinate the efforts of technical specialists for the development of proposals for complicated customer modifications
• Present proposals to customers
• Establish long-term customer relationships utilizing sales techniques, policies and philosophies of the company, and service center capabilities
• Consult with appropriate management on problems involving pricing, specifications, warranties, and service adaptations
• Have thorough knowledge of competition in the marketplace and competitive bid situations

Qualifications and Competencies:  

• Sharp analytical thinking and reasoning abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and take appropriate action
• Must be extremely detail-oriented with sound problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and maintain high degree of organization
• Excellent time management
• Expected to create and/ or generate sales potential and leads
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills 
• Must maintain the ability to travel 
• Prefer 3+ years of selling experience with similar product applications, preferably in the rotating equipment industry 
• Understanding of production of MRP System Experience

Benefits:   

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• On-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Safety shoe & glasses reimbursement
• And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively. 

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