FE_Energy-E516

Sales Representative - Full Time - Houston (TX), United States

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. 

We are looking for a/an Sales Representative to join our FE_Energy team in United States.  

Your main tasks and responsibilities:  

• Calls on prospective customers and validates their needs via regular contact.
• Sells Sulzer Pumps products to established customers and validates their needs via regular contact
• Finds and develops new customers and new sales potential within existing customers
• Using support functions as necessary; negotiates orders, including all technical, commercial, and legal details to mutual satisfaction of customers and Company 
• Travels to customer locations to insure close and regular face to face contacts
• Secures and renews orders and arranges delivery dates and other peripherals integral to selling
• Entertains customers during and outside normal business hours on a regular basis consistent with expense budgets and good business practices
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Maintains sales opportunity pipeline within territory based on customers’ estimated requirements. Keeps records and makes reports to all involved of all phases of activity, as appropriate
• Entrepreneur mindset. Advocates for best solutions for customer and Company
• Pays special attention and collaborates via KAM with our key customers to enhance customer experience
• Stays informed on new products or services and other general information of interest to customers
• Refers customer complaints to proper departments and follows up to ensure satisfactory resolutions for all concerned
• Ensures all interested parties, internal and external of Company, are aware of trends and developments in pumps, pumping system, and markets
• Maintains and keeps clean Company supplied vehicle and other assets
• Maintains good cross discipline relationships within Company. Support New Equipment opportunities in partnership with Pump Services counterparts
• Maintains membership and is active in organizations related to pump industry
• Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide LEAN and ESH Management System which includes following all safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.  Supports and cooperates in company-wide Quality Management effort.
• Adheres to Company and department policies, procedures, standards, and tools
• Performs other duties as necessary

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field
• Minimum three years experience in quoting, marketing, or engineering of pumps (API 610 preferred)
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal skills in English language without supervision or oversight
• Strong knowledge of pumps, applications, and hydraulics
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with little direct supervision
• Outgoing personality
• Ability to accept rejection and still maintain a positive attitude
• Valid state drivers license with good driving record
• Proficient in math and computer skills including Microsoft Office and Salesforce
• Strong ability to utilize technical knowledge and analytical skills to resolve problems and objections from both internal and external resources
• Willingness to travel (by vehicle and air) on a routine basis with occasional weekend stays, as required for given assignment/territory

What we offer you: 

• Generous paid time off (PTO), including 12 company-paid holidays and additional PTO for volunteer activities
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match to support your retirement goals
• Comprehensive benefits package, covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and both short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program designed to motivate and promote a healthy lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• Service awards starting at 5 years of tenure
• Paid parental leave to support your family needs
• Gym reimbursement to encourage physical well-being
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role

Do you have a question about the role? 
 

Reach out to Silvia Mendoza at Silvia.Mendoza@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Matthew Bourne. Our team is looking forward hearing from you! 

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. 
 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. 

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