Outside Sales Representative - Machining

@ Cogent Talent Solutions
Cogent Talent Solutionscogenttalentsolutions.com

Outside Sales Representative - Machining

Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Our client specializes in machining and manufacturing, seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop new accounts, foster relationships, and drive sales growth through prospecting and closing.

Requirements

  • 2+ years outside B2B sales
  • Track record of closing deals
  • Proficient in cold outreach
  • Strong communicator in shops and offices
  • Self-motivated with CRM skills

Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license and transportation
  • Self-starter with organized approach
  • Experience in industrial sales preferred
  • Referral and network development skills

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Position Summary

Our client is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to grow their customer base, increase job volume, and help drive their growth. This is a hunter role at its core: you'll be prospecting, quoting, and closing new business, backed by strong internal support on pricing, job approval, and delivery. 

Essential Duties

Sales & Business Development


  • Prospect and develop new accounts across target segments: independent repair shops, performance builders, fleet operators, dealerships, and industrial customers


  • Opportunity Qualification


  • Own the full sales cycle: outbound outreach, quoting, follow-up, and closing


  • Reactivate dormant accounts and grow revenue with existing customers


  • Objection handling


Account Management


  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at customer accounts


  • Track activity, follow-ups, and deal stages in our HubSpot (CRM), keeping customer touches logged promptly


  • Monitor open invoices and coordinate with the office on collections — commission is earned on collected accounts receivable, not invoice date


  • Customer communicaiton



Pipeline & Reporting


  • Maintain an active, well-documented pipeline with clear stages and expected close dates


  • Meet or exceed the standards set by the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)





Qualifications

Required


  • 2+ years of outside B2B sales or account management experience with a track record of closing new business


  • Hunter Mentality: Comfortable with Cold Outreach, Local business visits, industrial account development, referral generation, networking, strategic account targeting


  • Strong communicator, comfortable in shops, at counters, and in front of fleet managers and owners


  • Self-starter who can manage a territory independently and stay organized using a CRM: If not documented, it did not happen


  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client visits


Preferred


  • Background in automotive, powertrain, heavy equipment, or industrial sales


  • Existing shop, dealer, or fleet relationships in the region



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