Industrial Sales Representative
Sales Representative: Mechanical Equipment-Industrial Machinery
ALAR Engineering Corporation - Mokena, IL
Established in 1970, ALAR Engineering is an essential business that designs and builds water pollution control equipment for commercial production and manufacturing industries. ALAR continues to grow through its expanding worldwide distribution of chemical and mechanical industrial wastewater systems. We are a 2nd generation, family owned and operated company, located in Mokena, IL; with in-house sales, engineering, production, chemical, parts and service departments.
ALAR is offering an excellent career opportunity in the Industrial Equipment Sales Department. As a sales representative, you will engage in a variety of environmental wastewater projects, and help customers find the best equipment solution.
ALAR provides a rich and stimulating work environment, and will assist in job training to develop your understanding of industry practices, water pollution characteristics, chemical treatment methods and the technology used to meet a customer’s environmental and budgetary needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Recommend and sell industrial wastewater machinery and mechanical equipment systems
- Contact prospective equipment buyers to evaluate needs; promote sale of products and services
- Provide technical information or ideas with buyers in person, in writing, by phone or email
- Review equipment buyer specifications with ALAR’s Engineering Dept. to design a concept solution
- Initiate quotes, follow up with prospective buyers, negotiate terms, and close contracts
- Visit prospective buyer sites to foster sales and maintain business relationships (Minimal Travel Required)
Qualifications
- Entry to Mid-Level (1 – 3 years) sales experience
- Ability to clearly present information through verbal or written communication
- Ability to clearly comprehend and process verbal, written or mathematic information
- Strong problem solving, decision making, interpersonal and organization skills
- Ability to manage work priorities; an accomplished self-starter capable of independent or team work
- Computer proficient and tech savvy
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
ALAR offers a competitive salary (based upon knowledge/ experience), health insurance, 401K program, paid vacations and holidays. Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.