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Outside Sales Representative - Industrial Motors & Drives

ESR Motor Systems · Remote · US

Base
$75K–$100K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 1h agoon ESR Motor Systems's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Sell industrial electric motors, VFDs, gearboxes, and power-transmission products to industrial customers in a home-based territory you build. Requires local relationships and strong new-account prospecting.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 57 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
6 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Home-Based Field Sales – Opportunities Across the United States The Opportunity ESR Motor Systems is looking for experienced electric motor salespeople with strong industrial relationships in their local markets to develop and grow territories across the United States. We are looking for proven salespeople who know their market, understand motor and drive applications, and have relationships that can help generate meaningful business quickly. Depending on your location, you may extend the reach of an existing ESR branch or establish ESR in a new market. Successful territory development could lead to local inventory, additional personnel, a future ESR stocking location, and sales or branch leadership opportunities. If you have strong industrial relationships in a market where ESR does not currently have a physical location, we especially want to hear from you. This is a home-based, field-sales position. You must live within the territory you propose to develop and travel regularly throughout the market. ESR provides a strong electric motor line card, significant inventory, experienced inside-sales support, technical expertise, multiple stocking locations, and leadership willing to invest in markets with strong potential. What You’ll Do - Develop profitable new business with industrial customers in your local market. - Leverage established relationships while continuing to open new accounts. - Spend meaningful time at customer facilities understanding operations, equipment, maintenance challenges, and opportunities. - Sell industrial electric motors, variable frequency drives, gearboxes, and related power-transmission products. - Use ESR’s inventory, technical resources, and manufacturer relationships to solve problems and win business. - Own the customer relationship, follow opportunities through completion, and maintain an accurate CRM pipeline. - Help ESR evaluate the market for future personnel, inventory, or a stocking location. Requirements - Successful outside sales experience in the industrial electric motor industry. - Strong working knowledge of industrial electric motors and their applications. - Working knowledge of variable frequency drives and related products. - Meaningful existing relationships with industrial customers in the market you propose to develop. - Demonstrated ability to open accounts and generate profitable new business. - Strong sense of urgency, responsiveness, accountability, and follow-through. - Ability to independently manage a home-based sales territory. - Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly. - Residency within the market you propose to develop. Compensation - Base salary: $75,000–$100,000 - Expected first-year total compensation: $110,000–$150,000 - Guaranteed minimum total compensation for the first 12 months, beginning at $100,000 and determined individually - Uncapped commission based primarily on gross profit - Full reimbursement of reasonable business expenses - Company-provided phone and laptop - Eligibility for a company vehicle based on sustained sales performance ESR sales representatives with mature, high-performing territories regularly earn $150,000–$200,000 or more. Benefits - 100% employer-paid employee-only medical and dental premiums - Choice of an HSA medical plan or a traditional copay plan, with employer-funded HRA support - Voluntary vision coverage - Company-paid life insurance with voluntary supplemental coverage available - 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit-sharing contributions - Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays If you are a driven industrial salesperson who enjoys solving difficult customer problems, developing new accounts, and building a territory, we want to hear from you. ESR Motor Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
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