Outside Sales Representative

MES Life Safety

. Make 8–12 sales calls per week .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong outside sales experience with a focus on technical sales in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Proficient in lead generation, territory management, and conducting engaging product demonstrations to effectively communicate value propositions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outside Sales ExperienceLead GenerationTerritory ManagementProduct DemonstrationsCRM Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Technical SalesLead GenerationTerritory ManagementData AnalysisProduct Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivatedOrganizedEthical

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareMS Office

Industry Keywords

Industrial MarketManufacturing MarketFire MarketSales StrategiesMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Make 8–12 sales calls per week
Attend 2–4 trade shows and professional meetings per month in the territory
Sell across the line card
Keep the CRM database updated
Follow up promptly with leads
Sell instruments and service plans
Troubleshoot product problems and coordinate with the factory for resolution
Develop new business through cold calling, lead follow-up, and referrals from existing accounts
Maintain existing account relationships through high-quality service, proactive introduction of new products, and current knowledge of regulatory issues and trends
Conduct product demonstrations
Engage in direct sales activities, including cold calling and lead generation
Manage the assigned territory and follow up with leads and existing customers
Analyze market trends and customer feedback to adapt sales strategies
Build and maintain relationships with retail partners and clients
Collaborate with the marketing team on promotional materials
Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of outside sales experience in technical sales, preferably to the industrial/manufacturing/fire markets
Willingness to learn new products and applications
Organized
Adept with CRM and MS Office software
Honest and ethical
Interest in a long-term outside sales position in a territory
Strong skills in lead generation and territory management
Ability to conduct engaging product demonstrations that effectively communicate value propositions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in analyzing data to inform sales strategies and decision-making processes
Self-motivated and results-oriented
Capable of working independently and as part of a team
Familiarity with CRM software is a plus but not required
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a pre-employment screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary Plus Commission
401(k) and company matching
Vehicle Program
Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
Flexible Spending account (FSA) and Health Savings account (HSA)
Life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holidays
Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation