Valve Sales Specialist

Location: Houston, Texas • Full-time

About the role

We are representing an established industrial manufacturer of engineered flow-control and fluid-transfer products. This position combines office-based commercial support with customer-facing business development across the Gulf Coast.

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

Requirements

• 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

Pay

Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional training and development opportunities