Outside Sales Representative - Industrial Motors & Drives

Job Description

Territory: Northern Georgia • Northern Alabama • Southern Tennessee

Your Location: Must live in the territory

ESR Branch Location: 7575 Ponce De Leon Circle, Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30340

About ESR Motor Systems

At ESR Motor Systems, our commitment to service, integrity, and continuous improvement has earned us a trusted reputation in the industrial motor and drive industry. For over 50 years, we've built lasting partnerships by focusing not just on what we sell - but on how we support. Customers rely on us for deep product knowledge, responsive service, and long-term solutions that reduce downtime and improve reliability.

We invest heavily in technology-driven tools and systems - like ESRCommerce, real-time quoting, and advanced cross referencing - to streamline the buying process and give our customers faster, more informed decisions. Backed by a close-knit team of professionals, ESR is proud to combine small-company responsiveness with big-company capability, delivering premium electric motors, drives, and gearboxes with unmatched speed and support.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Represent industry-leading brands in motors and drives - Toshiba, US Motors, WEG, Baldor, TECO, GE, Marathon, and more

Access to one of the deepest inventories in the country with rapid shipping and 24/7 service options

Work with a technically proficient, customer-focused team

Competitive compensation with uncapped commission potential

What You’ll Do

Prospect and develop new industrial accounts through outreach, referrals, and solution-driven selling

Conduct motor and system assessments, including surveys and technical presentations

Recommend the right mix of motors, VFDs, soft starters, and power transmission products based on customer needs

Present products and deliver training to engineers, MROs, plant maintenance, and purchasing staff

Negotiate pricing and close deals while maintaining strong margin performance

Provide ongoing account support and ensure long-term customer satisfaction

Conduct joint calls with vendor partners to present value-added services and solutions

Attend trade shows and industry events to represent ESR and generate new opportunities

What We’re Looking For

Recent experience in industrial outside sales, preferably in electric motors, drives, or power transmission distribution

Knowledge of industrial customers and MRO workflows

Strong communication and consultative selling skills

Must reside in the Northern GA / Northern AL / Southern TN territory

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record

Nice-to-Haves

Sales background in manufacturing, aggregates, petrochemical, utilities, or OEM markets

Technical aptitude or ability to present and train on electric motors and controls

Previous experience working with leading brands such as ABB, Toshiba, WEG, or US Motors

Familiarity with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office products

Perks & Compensation

Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions

Access to a national warehouse and supplier network

Support from inside sales, technical services, and product experts

Ongoing product training and development opportunities

Tools like ESRCommerce for online quoting, drawings, and cross referencing

Ready to Power Up Your Sales Career?

If you’re an experienced industrial sales professional who’s ready to represent top-tier products, work with a technically skilled team, and help customers solve real-world challenges - we’d love to hear from you.Company Description

ESR is a leading distributor of electric motors, variable frequency drives, and gearboxes selling primarily to industrial customers. Our top brands include Toshiba, Siemens, Nidec/US Motors, Baldor, TECO, WEG, Innomotics, GE, Marathon, Leeson, Fuji, Benshaw, SEW, Sumitomo, and Nord.

Full-time