Power Generation Sales Representative

Overview --------

Stewart & Stevenson is Now Hiring a Power Generation Sales Representative at 8631 East Freeway Houston, TX 77029. Responsible for effectively selling diesel- and gas-powered generator sets for the industrial, commercial, medical institutional and petrochemical markets in an assigned territory to achieve maximum sales profitability and growth.

Responsibilities ----------------

• Generate new customer accounts as well as service and maintain existing accounts.
• Analyze customer needs and interests and determine how company products and services can best meet their needs.
• Recommend and sell manufactured generator sets, accessories and related equipment utilizing knowledge of power generation equipment.
• Achieve sales goals and forecasts, as established by the department and the organization.
• Assist in marketing and sale of new products and/or prototypes to the existing marketplace.
• Review completed jobs for variations in component costing.
• Interface with other departments, including engineering, manufacturing, production, purchasing and accounting, to oversee project development and ensure timely delivery of finished products.
• Monitors sales orders to ensure project costs, materials lists, and delivery schedules meet project specifications and deadlines.
• Compute installation or production costs and prepare and submit bid specifications to existing and potential customers for review.
• Negotiate proposals and sales and service contracts with customers.
• Establish, maintain, and develop business, social and networking relationships with individuals within the power generation industry in order to generate and maintain a positive business image for the organization within the industry.
• Plan and organize sales strategy.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems, issues, or complaints.
• Attend sales and trade meetings and reads related publications to obtain current market condition information, business trends, and industry developments.
• Demonstrate and explain use of installed equipment and production processes.
• Provide management oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, market situation, competitive activities, and potential for new products/services.

Qualifications -------------

• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education/Experience -------------------

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and three to seven years related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Prior outside sales experience in the power generation market is required.
• Must follow company pricing guidelines and procedures.

Computer Skills --------------

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Prior experience with JD Edwards systems preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer -------------------------

Stewart & Stevenson is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.