Outside Sales Representative - Lexington, KY Market
1 month ago
Lexington
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Health insurance PIRTEK Lexington is seeking a driven Outside Sales Representative to expand our customer base across Central Kentucky by selling our 24/7/365 mobile on-site hydraulic and industrial hose repair and replacement services, along with a comprehensive line of hoses, fittings, and adapters. This role focuses on new business development with construction companies, manufacturing facilities, trucking fleets, agricultural operations, and field-based service companies across the Lexington region, where unplanned equipment downtime is costly, disruptive, and impacts productivity. Key Responsibilities • Prospect, qualify, and close new business with companies in construction, aggregate/quarry operations, logistics/trucking, manufacturing, municipal services, agriculture, and equipment rentalkey industries across the Lexington and Central Kentucky market., • Promote PIRTEKs 24/7/365 mobile on-site hose service with 1-hour ETA, emphasizing fast response times that minimize downtime for equipment vital to Lexingtons rapidly growing construction and industrial sectors., • Conduct regular on-site visits, yard walk-throughs, and facility tours to identify hydraulic and industrial hose usage and uncover preventative maintenance and emergency service opportunities., • Present PIRTEKs full product offering, including:, • Medium to ultra-high-pressure hydraulic hoses, • Industrial hoses for aggregate, chemical, air, and material handling, • D.O.T. air brake hoses and assemblies for fleet operators, • Access to one of the industrys most extensive adapter and fitting catalogs, • Educate customers on preventative maintenance programs that reduce catastrophic hose failures, spills, environmental risks, and unplanned downtime., • Collaborate with operations and mobile service technicians to ensure a seamless end-to-end customer experiencefrom quoting to on-site service completion., • Track and report on sales pipeline activity, call frequency, quotes, and closed business within your assigned Lexington territory., • Represent PIRTEK at local safety meetings, industry events, fleet expos, construction sites, etc. to build brand awareness and credibility across Central Kentucky.Ideal Customer Targets (Specific to the Lexington, KY Region), • Heavy construction and earthmoving contractors working on commercial builds, roadwork, site prep, warehouse/industrial developments, and university/healthcare expansion projects., • Aggregate and quarry operations in and around Central Kentucky requiring reliable hydraulic hose service for crushers, conveyors, loaders, and haul trucks., • Trucking and logistics fleets operating along the I-75/I-64 corridors that depend on fast, reliable D.O.T. air brake and hydraulic hose solutions., • Manufacturing plants (automotive supply, plastics, packaging, metal fabrication, food processing) with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment., • Municipal and utility service providers, including water, sewer, public works, and road maintenance departments., • Agricultural operations and large farms, including equine facilities, requiring fast response to equipment failures., • Equipment rental companies (telehandlers, skid steers, excavators, lifts) that rely heavily on hydraulic systems and need rapid on-site support.Qualifications, • 2+ years of successful outside sales or business development experience, preferably within industrial, MRO, construction equipment, fleet services, agriculture, or related markets., • Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, industrial hoses, or mechanical equipment is strongly preferredor the mechanical aptitude to learn quickly., • Proven track record of hunting for new business and building strong customer relationships through consistent in-person visits., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with field supervisors, fleet managers, mechanics, shop foremen, operations leaders, and procurement teams., • Valid drivers license and clean driving record; comfortable spending most of the day in the field visiting customer sites across Central Kentucky. Benefits: • Base Salary + Commissions., • Comprehensive, Paid Training Program, • Long-term Career Opportunity., • No Weekends., • Structure and Stability., • Health Benefits., • Great Work Environment.