Technical Sales Rep (Valves / HVAC / Industrial

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Hire Opportunity!

We are working with our client on a high profile sales position.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Mechanical Responsibilities

• Perform basic valve maintenance including changing  seats, seals, and components
• Assist with troubleshooting and basic product support
• Use hand tools (wrenches, etc.) for light assembly or service work
• Learn product applications, including valves, fittings, and flow control systems

Outside Sales & Business Development

• Visit customers, contractors, distributors, and job sites
• Develop new business opportunities in industrial and infrastructure markets
• Build long-term relationships with engineers, buyers, and operations teams
• Support growth in sectors such as  data centers, HVAC systems, and process industries

Trade Shows & Industry Events

• Attend trade shows and industry events to represent the company
• Assist with booth setup, product demos, and customer engagement
• Generate and follow up on new leads

Inside Sales & Account Support

• Prepare quotes, process orders, and follow up with customers
• Respond to technical and product inquiries
• Support existing customer accounts and identify upsell opportunities
• Maintain CRM and sales activity tracking

Qualifications

• Background in  HVAC, mechanical systems, piping, valves, or industrial distribution
• Experience working with  cooling systems, fluid handling, or process equipment preferred
• Mechanically inclined with hands-on experience using  tools and working with components such as valves, seals, and fittings
• Prior experience in  inside sales, outside sales, or customer-facing technical roles is a plus
• Ability to work in both  office and field environments , including travel for customer visits and trade shows
• Mechanical aptitude (experience using tools or working with equipment required)
• 1–3+ years of experience in sales, technical support, or industrial environments preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to learn technical products and applications quickly
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and trade shows
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Industrial sales, technical sales, or inside/outside sales
• Valves, pumps, piping, fittings, or fluid handling systems
• HVAC systems, cooling systems, or data center infrastructure
• Mechanical assembly, maintenance, or repair
• Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial equipment sales

What Success Looks Like

• Effectively manages both inside and outside sales responsibilities
• Builds strong customer relationships and drives repeat business
• Develops into a knowledgeable resource on industrial and mechanical products
• Contributes to revenue growth in fast-growing infrastructure sectors

Why This Opportunity

• Join a company experiencing strong growth driven by increased infrastructure demand
• Hands-on role combining  technical skills and sales development
• Exposure to high-growth industries such as  data centers and industrial systems
• Opportunity for long-term career advancement in technical sales

PrideStaff South Orange County Mission Viejo works with local businesses to source, interview and recruit candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing in the areas of office and administrative support, customer service, accounting, light industrial, skilled, and general labor. We serve the South Orange County cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and other coastal communities.

Company Description

PrideStaff South Orange County Mission Viejo works with local businesses to source, interview and recruit candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing in the areas of office and administrative support, customer service, accounting, light industrial, skilled, and general labor. We serve the South Orange County cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and other coastal communities.