Outside Sales Representative - Baton Rouge, LA

About JM Test Systems

JM Test Systems is a trusted provider of calibration, repair, rental, and sales of test and measurement equipment, serving customers across the electrical utility, oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial markets. From our accredited laboratories and service centers, we help quality- and safety-driven organizations achieve measurement integrity, regulatory compliance, and uptime they can count on.

Job Summary — The Opportunity

The equipment behind power grids, refineries, and industrial operations has to be accurate, safe, and running. As an Outside Sales Representative, you'll help the customers who depend on that equipment see why JM Test Systems is the partner to trust.

In this role, you will own a territory and grow it, winning new customers and expanding existing accounts across our calibration, repair, rental, and equipment sales services. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you'll spend much of your time in the field with utility, oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial customers, understanding their needs and recommending solutions that keep them compliant and productive.

You'll thrive here if you're a self-starter who loves being in front of customers, can explain technical solutions in plain language, and consistently hits your numbers through disciplined pipeline management and genuine relationships.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

· Grow your territory. Prospect and win new accounts, and uncover whitespace in adjacent markets to build a strong book of business.

· Expand existing accounts. Deepen relationships and grow share of wallet through regular visits, calls, and account-level strategies.

· Sell consultatively. Uncover customer needs, compliance requirements, and equipment challenges, then present proposals, quotes, and solutions to decision-makers and procurement.

· Be the customer's go-to. Respond quickly, coordinate with service operations and customer success to resolve issues, and serve as the primary point of contact.

· Manage your pipeline with rigor. Keep the CRM accurate, participate in weekly pipeline and forecast reviews, and share competitive and market insight with your team.

· Represent JM Test Systems. Attend trade shows and industry events, and model our core values, safety expectations, and quality standards in every interaction.

What You Bring

· Required: 3+ years of B2B outside sales experience with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and developing new business.

· Required: Strong communication and presentation skills with technical and non-technical audiences.

· Required: Organized and self-directed, with solid time management and territory planning skills.

· Required: Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

· Required: Ability to travel regularly within the territory (typically 40–60%), with a valid driver's license and safe driving record.

· Preferred: Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and outside sales experience.

· Preferred: Experience in calibration, metrology, test and measurement, or instrumentation rental, or selling to utilities, oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, or industrial manufacturing customers, using consultative or solution selling.

Work Environment

This role combines home-office, customer-site, and occasional in-office work, including:

· Regular territory travel by car and occasional air travel

· Visiting customer facilities, including production and laboratory environments

· Occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds

Why JM Test Systems?

You'll own your territory with the autonomy to build your own strategy, backed by an experienced Regional Sales Manager and team. We're a respected name in test and measurement with a long runway for growth, and we promote from within, with a clear path to senior sales and leadership roles for high performers.

Benefits

· Competitive base salary plus uncapped performance-based commission

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· HSA with employer contribution

· Paid time off and company holidays

· 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

· Company-paid life insurance

· Supplemental insurance policies

· Training and development opportunities

· Opportunities for continued growth within JM Test Systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

JM Test Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.