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About K-TEK International

K-TEK International is a manufacturer’s representative and distributor of engineered industrial products serving the power generation, industrial, and process markets across North America.

We are a small, growing company where team members are exposed to many parts of the business and have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as they develop.

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious, early-career professional who wants to build a career in technical sales and business development.

This is not a traditional administrative position. You will start by learning our business from the inside, supporting sales coordination, customer service, order management, prospecting, and general business operations.

As you develop your product knowledge, customer relationships, and sales skills, we expect the role to grow into a more independent sales position where you will identify new opportunities, develop customer relationships, close business, and eventually manage key accounts.

Because we are a small company, you should be comfortable wearing multiple hats, taking initiative, and taking ownership wherever needed.

What You’ll Do

Sales & Business Development

• Make outbound calls and send emails to identify prospects and generate new opportunities
• Research target companies, facilities, projects, and potential customers
• Schedule meetings and presentations for the sales team
• Follow up on leads, quotations, and open opportunities
• Learn how to qualify opportunities and move them through the sales process
• Participate in customer visits, presentations, trade shows, and industry events

Sales Coordination & Customer Support

• Prepare and follow up on customer quotations
• Process and track customer orders
• Coordinate with manufacturers on pricing, technical information, lead times, and shipping
• Respond professionally to customer inquiries and requests for quotations
• Maintain accurate customer, contact, and opportunity information in our CRM

Business Operations

• Assist with order entry, invoicing, shipping coordination, and payment follow-up
• Help maintain organized sales and customer records
• Support other administrative and operational needs as the business grows

Where This Role Can Lead

We want someone who is interested in growing with the company, not simply performing the same responsibilities indefinitely.

As you demonstrate capability and develop industry knowledge, you can take on increasing responsibility for:

• Prospecting and developing your own sales opportunities
• Conducting customer meetings and product presentations
• Preparing proposals and negotiating opportunities
• Closing new business
• Managing customer relationships and key accounts
• Developing your own territory or market segment

The goal is to develop the right person into a sales representative/account manager capable of independently developing and managing business.

As your responsibilities and contribution grow, there will also be opportunities for increased compensation and sales-based incentives tied to business development and results.

What We’re Looking For

• Early-career professional interested in building a career in sales, business development, or account management
• Comfortable making outbound calls and contacting people you have never met
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented enough to accurately manage quotes, orders, and follow-ups
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking initiative
• Curious and willing to learn technical products and industrial applications
• Comfortable working in a small company where responsibilities may change from day to day
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Comfortable learning CRM and other business software
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally

Industrial experience is not required. We are more interested in attitude, communication ability, work ethic, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You...

• Want more responsibility as you prove yourself
• Enjoy talking to people and building relationships
• Are comfortable picking up the phone and creating opportunities
• Can switch between customer-facing work and detailed administrative tasks
• Want to understand how a business works, not just one small part of it
• Like learning technical products and figuring out how they solve customer problems
• Ultimately want to own accounts, win business, and build a career in sales

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Pay: $23–$26/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

This position is designed as a pathway into professional sales. As you demonstrate the ability to develop opportunities, work independently with customers, and take ownership of sales activities, the role may progress into a Sales Representative position with a base plus performance-based sales incentives.

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person