Outside Sales Representative

About Us Cougar USA provides innovative water control solutions for commercial buildings, specializing in pressure control, water quality, and water monitoring systems. With a focus on reliability and efficiency, we help engineers, contractors, and building owners optimize water system performance. Our expertise in smart water management ensures safe, sustainable, and cost‑effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of each facility. Key Job Responsibilities Customer Engagement & Sales Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers in the commercial building market. Identify and develop new sales opportunities within assigned territories. Conduct face‑to‑face meetings, site visits, and presentations to prospective customers. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closing, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely follow‑ups. Develop a comprehensive understanding of Cougar USA’s water pressure, level, temperature, flow, and quality control systems. Provide technical support and solutions to meet customer requirements. Deliver product demonstrations and communicate technical aspects of Cougar’s products. Account Management Plan and execute sales strategies for assigned accounts. Monitor competitive trends, customer needs. Close Leads (ABC!) Maintain a proactive approach to closing deals efficiently. Always Be Closing by ensuring follow‑up on all leads and sales activities. Maintain & Develop Product Knowledge Regularly participate in training and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Cougar’s product offerings and solutions to provide accurate information and solutions to customers. Maintain Customer Relationships & Network Continue building and maintaining relationships with key contractors, service providers, and customers in the commercial building market, ensuring Cougar is positioned as their preferred solution provider. Lead Generation Utilize sales tools and CRM platforms to generate new business opportunities through cold calls, site visits, and networking. Proposal Development Prepare and deliver sales proposals and presentations tailored to customer needs, demonstrating how Cougar’s products and services meet those needs. Contract Negotiations Engage with decision‑makers to finalize agreements and ensure contract terms align with Cougar’s business goals while delivering value to the customer. Post‑Sales Support Provide post‑sales support, conducting pre and post‑installation site walks. Work closely with the operations and service teams to ensure seamless delivery, installation, and service, maintaining ultimate customer satisfaction. Required Qualifications Experience 3-5 years of outside sales experience, preferably in technical sales or the commercial building industry. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth. Skills & Competencies Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers. Highly organized with effective time management and multi‑tasking abilities. Self‑motivated and able to work independently to achieve goals. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a sales team and contribute to overall team success. Analytical skills to provide problem‑solving solutions for customers. Proficient in using CRM systems (NetSuite preferred), Microsoft Office, and other sales tools. Technical Knowledge Ability to develop a strong technical understanding of water control systems, plumbing systems, and other relevant products. Capable of providing technical product demonstrations and customer support as needed. Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. Other Requirements Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory. Equal Opportunity Employer Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cougar USA