Company: Shepherd Controls
About Us:
For over 30 years, Shepherd Controls has been a leading company providing high-quality service, products, and solutions to our customers.
Visit our Website: www.shepherdcontrols.com
Summary
Shepherd Controls is looking for a driven sales professional to join our team in Houston. Shepherd Controls & Associates is a distributor of industrial automation products and solutions. We help manufacturers and other industrial customers solve real-world challenges through automation, making their operations smarter, faster, and more productive.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a basic understanding of the product lines we represent, as well as the industrial automation industry as a whole.
- Build relationships with new and existing customers to grow your territory.
- Prospect and develop new accounts through targeted outreach, leads, and networking.
- Provide customers with live product demonstrations.
- Collaborate with our internal solutions group and supplier partners to develop solutions using Shepherd’s broad automation portfolio.
- Present solutions that connect technical capabilities to real business outcomes.
- Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline in Salesforce.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Competitive, ambitious, self-motivated, and driven by results.
- Curious about how things work and comfortable learning technical products and applications.
- Confident meeting customers, asking thoughtful questions, and proposing solutions.
- Coachable and committed to continuously improving as a salesperson.
Experience We'd Like to See
Any combination of the following is valuable:
- Industrial automation, controls, robotics, or related technical experience.
- Technical B2B or outside sales experience.
- Engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, or applications experience.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
Don't check every box?
If you have a strong track record, aptitude for learning, and the drive to build a career in automation sales, we'd still like to hear from you.
Why Shepherd Controls?
At Shepherd Controls, you’ll represent a broad portfolio of leading automation product lines that open doors and create immediate credibility.
You’ll have the autonomy to run your business, backed by experienced technical specialists, strong supplier partners, ongoing training, and a team that wants to help you succeed.
We’re building a sales culture for people who want to grow, collaborate, and win together. If that sounds like the kind of team you want to be part of, we’d like to meet you.
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Shepherd Controls operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a prominent holdings company that is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG’s distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.
Why Build a Career with Us?
Everyone’s an Owner of the Company: Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.
Training: FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.
Career Growth Opportunities: At Flow Control Group, we are committed to your professional development. With a vast network of over 100 brands across North America, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we offer custom training programs, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact.
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