Technical Outside Sales Representative

The Sterling Group

Technical Outside Sales Representative promoting valve and actuation solutions in Texas water markets. Building relationships with municipalities and contractors for successful sales execution.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in promoting and selling valve and actuation products within the municipal water and wastewater treatment markets, leveraging strong technical aptitude and relationship-building skills to drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

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Outside Sales ExperienceMunicipal Water Industry KnowledgeTechnical Product SupportCRM ProficiencyEngineering Drawing Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentProduct DemonstrationApplication EngineeringTroubleshootingContract NegotiationPricing StrategyMargin Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingConsultative SellingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareSalesforceHubSpotMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Valve AutomationFlow ControlPumpsInstrumentationEngineering Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote and sell industry-leading valve and actuation products to customers throughout the Central and South Texas municipal water and wastewater treatment markets.
Develop and maintain relationships with end users, consulting engineers, contractors, distributors, and other key decision makers.
Develop and execute strategic territory sales plans to maximize market penetration and revenue growth.
Identify, qualify, and manage sales opportunities through all stages of the sales cycle using a CRM system.
Provide consultative technical support by assisting customers with product selection, application engineering, and troubleshooting.
Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, lunch-and-learns, and training sessions for customers and industry partners.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, project specifications, and technical documents to ensure proper product selection and compliance with project requirements.
Work closely with inside sales, manufacturers, and engineering teams to develop solutions that meet customer needs.
Monitor competitor activities, market trends, pricing changes, and project opportunities, providing regular feedback to management.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, trade shows, and professional association meetings.
Achieve or exceed established sales goals, profitability targets, and key performance indicators.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, or a related technical or scientific field is preferred.
25 years of successful outside sales experience selling technical, industrial, mechanical, or engineered products.
Experience within the municipal water and wastewater industry, valve automation, flow control, pumps, instrumentation, or related industrial markets is highly preferred.
Demonstrated success developing new business while maintaining long-term customer relationships.
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and explain mechanical and engineered products.
Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
Experience providing application support and troubleshooting technical products.
Proficiency with CRM software such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Solid understanding of contract negotiation, pricing strategies, and margin management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Promote and sell industry-leading valve and actuation products to customers throughout the Central and South Texas municipal water and wastewater treatment markets.
Develop and maintain relationships with end users, consulting engineers, contractors, distributors, and other key decision makers.
Develop and execute strategic territory sales plans to maximize market penetration and revenue growth.
Identify, qualify, and manage sales opportunities through all stages of the sales cycle using a CRM system.
Provide consultative technical support by assisting customers with product selection, application engineering, and troubleshooting.
Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, lunch-and-learns, and training sessions for customers and industry partners.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, project specifications, and technical documents to ensure proper product selection and compliance with project requirements.
Work closely with inside sales, manufacturers, and engineering teams to develop solutions that meet customer needs.
Monitor competitor activities, market trends, pricing changes, and project opportunities, providing regular feedback to management.
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, trade shows, and professional association meetings.
Achieve or exceed established sales goals, profitability targets, and key performance indicators. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, or a related technical or scientific field is preferred.
25 years of successful outside sales experience selling technical, industrial, mechanical, or engineered products.
Experience within the municipal water and wastewater industry, valve automation, flow control, pumps, instrumentation, or related industrial markets is highly preferred.
Demonstrated success developing new business while maintaining long-term customer relationships.
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and explain mechanical and engineered products.
Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
Experience providing application support and troubleshooting technical products.
Proficiency with CRM software such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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