Fluid Power Territory Account Manager

About the role

We’re looking for a technically strong Fluid Power professional to step into an established, high-potential territory in the Dallas market. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex motion control challenges while growing long-term customer relationships. You’ll inherit existing accounts with strong revenue and clear runway for expansion—this is not a cold-start sales role.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow a portfolio of established accounts in a growing market
• Identify and develop new customers and new opportunities within existing customers
• Provide hands-on technical support for hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Work closely with internal engineering and operations teams to deliver complete solutions
• Develop proposals, quotes, and application recommendations
• Build long-term customer relationships as a trusted advisor, not just a vendor

What Sets This Role Apart

• Established book of business — immediate impact, not starting from scratch
• Strong mix of technical problem-solving + commercial growth
• Real upside potential tied to account expansion

Requirements

• Required:
• 5+ years of experience in fluid power (hydraulics and/or pneumatics)
• Strong understanding of:
• Fluid power and electromechanical applications
• Pumps, valves, cylinders, filtration, manifolds
• Hydraulic schematics
• Experience in a customer-facing role (sales, applications, service, or engineering)
• Ability to troubleshoot and recommend system improvements
• Self-driven, organized, and comfortable working independently

• Preferred:
• Background with a distributor, OEM, or manufacturer
• Experience with brands like Bosch Rexroth, Parker, Eaton, Danfoss, SMC, or Festo
• Fluid Power Certification (IFPS) or CFPHS

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary plus Commission compensation package
• Total compensation starting above $175K
• Vehicle allowance plus fuel reimbursement
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Ongoing technical and professional development

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Enjoys digging into technical challenges and finding real solutions
• Takes ownership of customer relationships and looks for ways to grow them
• Is equally comfortable on a plant floor or in a customer meeting
• Wants a role where your technical expertise directly drives business success

Apply If...

• You’re currently an:
• Fluid Power Account Manager
• Application Engineer looking to move into a customer-facing role
• Technical Sales Rep in hydraulics, pneumatics, or motion control