Outside Sales Representative - Flow Control Group

Erie, PA, USA Req #806

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Company: Anchor Pump and Engineered Equipment ( https://anchorpump.com )

About Us

Founded in 1981, Anchor Pump has been supplying Quality Products to Industrial Customers with an emphasis on service. In 2006, we acquired Kriebel Engineered Equipment to increase our customer base, expertise, and product offering. In 2009, we added Pumping Equipment Company (PECO) in NJ to our growing firm. Finally, in 2018, we added F.T. Thomas Pump to the group. We now offer the largest, most experienced field sales team in our market of PA, NJ, Metropolitan NY, DE and parts of WV. In July of 2018, we became part of INSCO Group, a division of Flow Control Group. Anchor Pump is dedicated to providing service you will appreciate. We have increased staffing, doubled our inventory, moved to a new centrally located warehouse, and computerized all of our operations. Through our commitment, experience, and expertise, Anchor Pump strives to establish a business relationship with our customers that will be mutually beneficial. Anchor Pump distributes Peerless Pumps, Grunfos, as well as many other Industrial Pumps, Variable Frequency Drives, Seals, and Related Engineered Equipment. We provide service and also conduct training seminars throughout the year.

Summary/Objective

Front line application sales engineer focused on technical sales support, sales lead generation and general business development for the Western PA territory which includes Erie, Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Somerset, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Clairton, Elk, Forest, Venango, McKean, Warren, Crawford, Cameron, Potter, and portions of Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette, Greene and other select accounts as required. Responsibilities will include supplying Quality Products to Industrial Customers with an emphasis on service. Anchor Pump represents and distributes several premium manufacturers such as: Peerless Pumps, Peerless Fire Pumps, Grundfos Pumps, Prominent Pumps, Wanner Hydra-Cell, along with many other industrial pumps, VFD's, seals, and related engineered equipment. Anchor Pump is also 1 out of 8 distributors that have a Sustainability Partnership with Grundfos.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sales lead generation
• Product and application customer training
• Territory and industry specific strategic planning and execution
• Customer relations maintenance and development
• Technical applications review
• Lead in quotations preparation and assistance with preparation
• Cost analysis, profit maximization
• Vendor relations, cooperative vendor sales calls and training as needed and available
• Achieve the sales budget for a defined group of user customers.
• Drive regional, corporate account business strategies and new product introductions.
• Conduct in-plant and seminars to educate users in the use of our products and services.
• Represents the organization in providing solutions associated with the sale and marketing of our products.
• Previous performance must have demonstrated superior Conceptual, Technical, People, and Organizational Skills plus a Strong Work Ethic

• Creative thinking, entrepreneurial thinking
• Excellent interpersonal and selling skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Must have or be capable of developing strong technical knowledge of company products.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at management and hourly maintenance levels.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process flow.
• Ability to work under pressure and rapidly changing priorities.

• Occasional paid travel, including overnight, is expected. Mostly for vendor trainings/events.

Why Build a Career with Us?

Everyone's an Owner of the Company: Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group's success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.

Competitive Benefits : Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.

Training: FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.

Service Technician Career Growth : Embarking on a Service Technician career with FCG opens the door to unparalleled growth and advancement. The vast network of opportunities available throughout North America ensures that as a Service Technician, you have the chance to not only refine your skills but also expand your horizons in diverse locations. We offer custom training with our FCG Service Technician Academy to support your career pathing.

Anchor Pump operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a prominent holdings company that is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG's distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.

Flow Control Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage all to apply.

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