What are the responsibilities and job description for the Valve Sales Specialist position at Build People?
Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation : Competitive base bonus
We are representing an established Industrial manufacturer of engineered flow control and fluid transfer products seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to support continued growth across the Gulf Coast.
This position combines office-based commercial support with customer-facing business development. The successful candidate will use their technical valve knowledge and industry relationships to develop opportunities with chemical plants, refineries, industrial facilities, engineering firms and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Additional information about the manufacturer will be provided to qualified candidates during the recruitment process.
Reach out to me if you would like to learn more! Johnny@build-people.com OR 754-314-6334
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation : Competitive base bonus
We are representing an established Industrial manufacturer of engineered flow control and fluid transfer products seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to support continued growth across the Gulf Coast.
This position combines office-based commercial support with customer-facing business development. The successful candidate will use their technical valve knowledge and industry relationships to develop opportunities with chemical plants, refineries, industrial facilities, engineering firms and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business within chemical, refining, processing and general industrial markets
- Build relationships with end users, engineering firms, contractors and distribution partners
- Identify applications and recommend appropriate valve solutions
- Conduct customer meetings, technical presentations and site visits
- Manage opportunities from initial inquiry through quotation, negotiation and order placement
- Provide technical and commercial support throughout the sales process
- Monitor market activity, competing products and customer investment projects
- Maintain an accurate pipeline, territory plan and sales forecast
- Coordinate with internal engineering, operations and customer-support teams
- Represent the business at customer meetings and relevant industry events
- At least five years of industrial valve sales experience
- Experience serving chemical, refining, petrochemical, manufacturing or process-industry customers
- Strong understanding of valve applications, specifications, materials and industry standards
- Familiarity with industrial purchasing processes, project bidding, quotations and pricing
- Existing relationships within the Gulf Coast industrial market are strongly preferred
- Previous experience working for a valve manufacturer or industrial distributor is beneficial
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-development skills
- Comfortable balancing office-based responsibilities with regular regional customer travel
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based incentive program
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional training and development opportunities
Additional information about the manufacturer will be provided to qualified candidates during the recruitment process.
Reach out to me if you would like to learn more! Johnny@build-people.com OR 754-314-6334