Power and Air Compressor Rental Sales Representative

Overview Stewart & Stevenson is Now Hiring Rental Sales Representative at 8631 East Freeway Houston, TX 77029. Responsible for effectively renting electric (5-600hp) and diesel powered (185-1600cfm) air compressors along with diesel powered portable generators (25-2000kw), used forklift and material handling equipment, and related items for the industrial, commercial, medical, institutional, petrochemical, and oil & gas markets in an assigned territory to achieve maximum sales profitability and growth. Responsibilities Generate new customer accounts as well as service and maintain existing accounts. Analyze customer needs and interests and determine how company products and services can best meet their needs. Recommend and rent electric and diesel-powered air compressors, diesel powered portable generators and related equipment and services utilizing knowledge of machine operations. Achieve sales goals and forecasts, as established by the department and the organization. Assist in marketing and sale of new products and/or prototypes to the existing marketplace. Review completed jobs for variations in component costing. Interface with other departments, including engineering, manufacturing, production and purchasing, to oversee project development and ensure timely delivery of finished products. Monitors sales orders to ensure project costs, materials lists, and delivery schedules meets project specifications and deadlines. Compute installation or production costs and prepare and submit bid specifications to existing and potential customers for review. Negotiate proposals and sales and service contracts with customers. Establish, maintain, and develop business, social and networking relationships with individuals within the petroleum industry in order to generate and maintain a positive business image for the organization within the industry. Plan and organize sales strategy. Expedite the resolution of customer problems, issues, or complaints. Ensure strong, effective market share of the products and services by providing direction and information on the products and related services. Attend sales and trade meetings and reads related publications to obtain current market condition information, business trends, and industry developments. Demonstrate and explain use of installed equipment and production processes. Arrange for installation and test-operation of machinery and recommend solutions to product-related problems. Evaluate sales performance results. Provide management oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, market situation, competitive activities, and potential for new products/services. Conduct all business transactions in an ethical manner. Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Ability to effectively present information publicly. Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative. Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal. Prior outside rental & sales experience in any of the following markets: compressed air, power generation and material handling is preferred. Ability to build strong presentations for customers and present them in a clear and concise manner. Must follow company pricing guidelines and procedures. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the position, location, and/or customer.

Education/Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required, and three to seven years related experience. Associates or Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Prior experience with Oracle systems preferred.

Physical Activities & Requirements:

Standard Office Criteria Working Conditions:

Office environment, with some shop environment exposure. Shop environment may not have air conditioning. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.