MRO Sales Specialist

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Sales Specialist

George E. Booth Co., LLC is a major distributor of process instrumentation products and valves, and related services to customers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. This role is critical to maintaining efficient on-site operations, ensuring part availability, and strengthening our long-term partnerships through consistent, high-quality service. It also offers a strong foundation for individuals interested in transitioning into a technical outside sales pathproviding exposure to customer-facing operations, product knowledge, and solution-based selling in an industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Oversee and maintain inventory, stock, and supply at customer storeroom locations.
• Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for key customers, ensuring consistent communication and exceptional service.
• Business Development: Understand customer maintenance schedules to identify new business opportunities and negotiate commercial terms to expand onsite stockroom utilization.
• Sales Collaboration: Work closely with outside sales and inside support teams to identify opportunities, coordinate quotations, and follow up on leads.
• Reporting: Utilize company platforms (e.g., Salesforce) to manage and report all business and sales activities.
• Safety: Adhere to and respect safety requirements at each customer site.
• Prospecting: Continually seek new business within existing customer locations and assist with introductory sales calls for new account leads.
• Administrative Duties: Meet deadlines for customer needs and complete required administrative tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong business acumen
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Technical aptitude and ability to read electrical schematics/diagrams
• Independent self-management and effective time management
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Teamwork orientation and project management experience
• Valid Driver's License required

Education & Experience

• Required:
• High school diploma or GED
• 12 years of related experience or training
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical field
• 3+ years of experience selling products in the process control industry
• Experience with CMMS or ERP systems

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Exposure to mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and varying noise levels at customer sites.
• Active role requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and occasional sitting for extended periods.
• Visual acuity for close/distance/color/peripheral vision and depth perception

Additional Information

• Occasional overnight travel may be required, primarily during business hours.
• Limited supervisory responsibility related to projects and customer relations.
• This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change as needed.
• Full benefits package starting on day one, competitive compensation, PTO and matching 401(k).