Outside Sales Representative About the OrganizationCogent is a growing, Midwest company that provides creative and innovative fluid processing solutions. We are committed to serving the local Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, Oil & Gas markets. Our companies include Automatic Engineering, BRI, Fluid Equipment, Lee Mathews, Industrial Measurement and Control, iME Solutions, Vanco, Vandevanter Engineering, Velocity Pump Rental and Water Technology Group. Cogent is 100% Employee Owned, our people make the difference, our shared values define us as a team and bring our vision to life. Together, our employee-owners help build healthy and prosperous communities through creatively engineered solutions for our customers. Description OurAutomatic Engineeringbranch is currently looking for a confident and highly motivated outside salesperson in theTulsa Oklahoma areato sell water and wastewater treatment equipment, pumping equipment, and control systems to the municipal market. This position is responsible for sourcing new customers and accounts, growing and retaining existing accounts, and providing unparalleled customer service. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or other science-related degree and a minimum of two plus years experience in technical sales and account management experience in the attainment of challenging sales goals; or a combination of education and work experience will also be considered. PositionOutside Sales Account Manager Position Requirements Qualified applicants will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: + Proven ability to prospect, close sales, and obtain referrals + Proven experience in account management + Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and success driven + Proven ability to run multiple projects simultaneously + Excellent, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills + Excellent customer follow-up and responsiveness skills + Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills + Strong technical, communication, and decision-making skills + Excellent organizational and time management skills + Knowledge of water and wastewater processes and equipment applications a plus + Pumping and control systems product knowledge is a plus + Valid driver’s license and clean driving record Job responsibilities: + Sell products and solutions to customers within a defined established territory + Analyze customers’ requirements and engage in consultative selling with clients + Provide value-added services and products to solve customer problems + Provide timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries + Maintain great partner relationships with key manufacturers and vendors to achieve product quotas + Work with Cogent’s service division for layout review, interpretations, and quotation preparation + Work closely with the inside sales team to determine essential strategic approaches for sales at strategic customers + Complete, review, and communicate required internal sales documentation + Identifying target prospects and creating strategic action plans to turn prospects into customers + Balance both time on the road and in the office with some overnight travel Benefits: + Employee Ownership Stock + 401(k) with matching + Profit Sharing Plan + Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance + And much more! We value a great attitude and hard work and in return provide competitive wages, employee ownership, benefits, training, and career growth opportunities. To begin a rewarding career with Cogent, apply today at cogentcompanies.com/careers/ EOE StatementCogent, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law. Exempt/Non-ExemptExempt Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time LocationTulsa CategoryOutside Sales DivisionCogent, Inc. This position is currently accepting applications.