Hunter Davies is partnered with a leading US Engineered Valve supplier seeking a high-performing and ambitious Territory Sales Manager for their commercial team in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on growing market share in Houston across multiple industry verticals including Specialty Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Energy, and various industrial markets.
Role Overview:
Title : Territory Sales Manager
Location : Houston, Texas (Remote with regional HQ support)
Focus : Expand market share and drive business development in highly technical and corrosive market environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales and Promotion : Sell and promote Engineered Valve Products and aftermarket services through OEMs, Instrument Companies, and direct channels.
Territory Management : Cover Houston sales territories, manage quotes, and train distribution partners on technology and applications.
Customer Engagement : Build relationships, assist with product specifications, and conduct product information seminars.
Strategy Implementation : Maintain territory plans, provide progress updates, and support field teams at global trade shows.
Performance Monitoring : Develop sales action plans, evaluate distributor/rep performance, and coordinate inventory levels with Application Engineers.
Candidate Requirements:
Education : Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial) or Business (Marketing, Technical Sales, Business Administration) preferred.
Experience : 1-2 years in customer-facing sales roles, ideally with Engineered Valves or related products.
Industry Knowledge : Experience in Specialty Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Power Generation, or Renewables.
Skills : Fluent in English, strong negotiation skills, organized, and technically adept.
Travel : Willing to travel 50% within the Houston, Texas region.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary : $80-110K base + uncapped commission (20% gross margin).
Benefits : Performance bonus, health & life insurance, Company Vehicle Plan, dental, and fringe benefits.
Opportunities : Path to Regional Sales Manager, domestic travel, and impactful role in a dynamic industry.
Hunter Davies is a global pioneered multi-service headhunting firm specialising in Industrial, Automation & Semiconductor industries. We draw from over a decade industry experience, specialising in Flow Control technology markets connecting A-player industry experts with leading public, private equity backed, employee and family owned organisations, worldwide.
