Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Component Service and Repair

**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 Columbus, GA and surrounding areas 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 (mechanical or related field) is preferred - **2+ years industrial B2B sales experience; 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