Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Component Service and Repair

Paragon Technologies Sales Representative

Paragon Technologies, a SunSource company, specializes in providing world-class service, repair and re-manufacturing in the areas of electronics, hydraulics, robotics, servos and mechanical components for various industries.

In this role you will develop new business and manage the relationship with existing customers within your assigned territory. This is a great opportunity for a driven salesperson to build on an existing territory representing a well-known leader in the industry.

This role will cover a sales territory in South Bend, IN and surrounding areas from Portage to Fort Wayne, and needs to be homebased in that vicinity.

Essential Functions

• Work with your manager to create a sales plan to develop new customers and maintain existing accounts
• Successfully build and maintain long-term business relationships
• Full cycle prospecting activities including qualification of leads, cold calls, and sales presentations
• Regularly make in-person sales calls to existing customers and new prospects
• Collaborate with knowledgeable customer service and technical support teams who will assist you in meeting and exceeding your goals
• Utilization of tools, resources and CRM to plan and manage time and territory

Experience, Education and Skills

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing or engineering OR 2-year technical degree in an industrial discipline, mechanics or related field is preferred
• 2+ years industrial sales experience with preference given to experience selling repair services within electronics, hydraulics, robotics, servos, and/or mechanical components.
• Experience with rebuilding and repair of hydraulic equipment of both mobile and industrial machinery is a plus
• Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency is required
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Overnight travel may be required
• This role will routinely make on-site customer visits in industrial settings requiring the ability meet with customers at their locations and drive moderate to long distances.
• At times may be required to lift items weighing as much as 50lbs.

We Offer

• Industry competitive compensation plan
• Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K
• Paid vacation and Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paragon provides a team environment that fosters personal growth and development