Industrial Outside Sales Representative – Pumps & Rotating Equipment

<p><strong>Who We Are<br></strong>Cogent is a growing, Midwest-based company providing creative and innovative fluid processing solutions to Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, and Oil & Gas markets. Our employee-owners work together to build healthy, prosperous communities through creatively engineered solutions for our customers. Our people make the difference, our shared values define us as a team, and our vision drives us forward.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity<br></strong>Central States Group, A Cogent Company, is seeking an experienced <strong>Industrial Outside Sales Representative</strong> to manage and grow accounts in a defined territory in Iowa. This role focuses on selling <strong>centrifugal pumps, mixers, mechanical seals, and rotating equipment</strong> to customers in industries such as <strong>Oil & Gas, Mining, Food & Beverage, Water/Wastewater, and other industrial process sectors</strong>.</p><p>If you have experience in <strong>industrial sales</strong>, <strong>technical sales</strong>, or <strong>process equipment sales</strong>, we want to talk to you. Your industry experience is more important than a degree.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and manage a portfolio of <strong>industrial equipment sales accounts</strong>.</li><li>Identify new sales opportunities and expand business with existing <strong>B2B industrial customers</strong>.</li><li>Collaborate with inside sales, engineering, and vendor partners to deliver full solutions.</li><li>Provide consultative sales support and technical recommendations for <strong>pump sales</strong> and related equipment.</li><li>Achieve or exceed sales goals while representing Central States Group at <strong>industry events</strong> and customer sites.</li></ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Required:</strong> Strong knowledge of <strong>industrial mechanical</strong> and <strong>rotating equipment</strong>.</li><li><strong>Preferred:</strong> Experience with <strong>centrifugal pumps, mixers, and mechanical seals</strong>.</li><li>Industry experience in <strong>Oil & Gas, Mining, Food & Beverage</strong>, or <strong>Water/Wastewater</strong> a plus.</li><li>Proven <strong>B2B technical sales</strong> track record.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Ability to travel ~40%.</li></ul><p><strong>What’s In It for You</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary:</strong> Base + <strong>uncapped commissions</strong></li><li>Employee Ownership Stock (ESOP)</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Profit Sharing Plan</li><li>Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance</li><li>Career growth in an expanding, employee-owned company where your contributions matter</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today<br></strong>Join an industry leader in <strong>industrial pump sales</strong> and <strong>rotating equipment solutions</strong>. </p><p> <br></p>Equal Opportunity Employer<br><br>This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.<br>For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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