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KTA-Tator, Inc. Technical Sales Representative in Pitttsburgh, Pennsylvania
KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. Five business units comprise the $40 million enterprise offering a broad range of coatings, steel, concrete fabrication and building envelope inspection, evaluation, and testing services in nearly every market and industry. KTA is a highly sought-after partner providing customer-driven innovation, cutting edge technology, and world-class service delivery for the protection of our clients’ assets and the world’s infrastructure. KTA remains the largest distributor of a complete line of coatings inspection instruments from over 70 leading manufacturers and organizations throughout the world.
As our Account Representative, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to provide top-notch inspection equipment and calibration services. You will guide the entire sales and calibration journey at KTA, from identifying potential clients to nurturing lasting relationships with our cherished customers. Your vibrant approach to sales will not only advise clients on our inspection equipment and calibration services but also champion all things KTA!
Your Daily Adventure Includes:
Creating captivating customer dialogues that position KTA as the 'Go-To' authority for inspection equipment sales, calibration, and repair.
Offering accurate and immediate responses to customer queries about our extensive product lineup.
Mastering and articulating the intricate technical details of our cutting-edge equipment, ensuring our customers have access to nothing but the finest products available.
Providing swift product and service cost quotations upon customer requests.
Efficiently managing orders, calculating shipping costs, generating invoices, and processing domestic and international customer equipment orders.
Building new business relationships and nurturing existing customer loyalty through in-person meetings, cold calls, follow-up communications, and engaging emails.
Actively maintaining customer records, logging calls and emails, and efficiently processing sales orders through NetSuite.
Becoming the face of KTA at local, regional, and national trade shows and networking events.
The Ideal KTA Representative:
We're on the lookout for a professional, outgoing, and dependable team player who embodies patience, cooperation, and customer-centric values, all while thriving under moderate pressure.
Qualifications That Set You Up for Success:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
Previous experience in sales and customer relations (preferred but not essential).
Essential knowledge of general office skills, computers, and basic accounting principles.
A willingness to travel domestically for client visits, trade shows, networking events, and sales meetings when required.
Physical requirements: You can sit for extended periods, type like a pro, engage through conversation, have the strength to safely lift 50 pounds, and possess the manual dexterity needed to handle various instruments and gauges.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401k with 3% matching, and much more! KTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are an employee-owned company, run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We strive to recruit, develop, and support people from diverse backgrounds, and are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA, you’ll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry.