Account Manager - Flow Control Valves & Regulators

Puffer-Sweiven LP; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven LP in Houston, TX is seeking an Account Manager focused on Flow Control Valves & Regulators to maintain and grow relationships with key customers in the downstream, refinery, and power sectors.

The role requires 3–5 years of proven sales experience, a BS/BA degree (engineering preferred), and strong communication and problem-solving skills. On-site work in Houston offers collaboration and opportunities to expand product offerings.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required; engineering or technical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years proven sales experience in downstream or power industry.
• Strong ability to interface with and influence technical decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow professional relationships with customers within assigned accounts.
• Identify customer requirements and drive sales for final control products.
• Prospect, qualify, develop, and close new customer accounts and opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of products and applications and industry trends.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to expand account opportunities.
• Update Salesforce opportunities and monthly sales reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Account management

Sales experience

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA degree, engineering or technical degree preferred

Job description

Account Manager - Flow Control Valves & Regulators

Job Category: Account Manager

Requisition Number: ACCOU002517

• Posted : August 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Houston, TX 77034, USA

Description

Company Description:

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Pressure Management
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Oil & Gas Automation– fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance and growth of professional business relationships with customers in selected accounts who influence the selection of technology, products and services.
• Identify customer requirements, uncover roadblocks, and demonstrate strong account management capabilities to drive sales results for all final control products.
• Prospects, qualifies, develops, and closes potential new customer accounts and sales opportunities.
• Maintains a high degree of product and application knowledge.
• Maintains a high degree of refining, petrochemical, and power industry knowledge and awareness, including; trends, technology advancement, significant accomplishments by others in the business, state of the competition, significant events related to our business and the customers’ businesses.
• Maintains comprehensive customer support with a primary base on customer retention.
• Establishes relationships, builds rapport to assist with influencing customer preference and specifications to include Puffer-Sweiven.
• Collaborates with Sales Team Leader on product and service expansion opportunities. Works within account teams as required developing and implementing the Account Plan.
• Works with multiple departments and support staff to provide customer solutions quickly and efficiently.
• Maintains and updates Salesforce opportunities and monthly sales reports and other required correspondence in a timely and effective manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Knowledge:

• BS/BA degree required, engineering or associated technical degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of refining and petrochemical and/or power industry applications, operations and technology.

Experience/Skills:

• A minimum of 3-5 years proven sales experience in the downstream or power industry. Solid network of current industry contacts is preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent demonstrated ability to interface with and influence technical decision makers.
• Excellent prospecting/opportunity skills. Strong innovation in selling and servicing techniques.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong effective written and excellent oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Strong technical ability to evaluate potential product applications and alternatives.
• Strategic thinker- Cognizant of factors that may affect account strategy.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to develop rapport and trust with customers while creating dependency.
• Strong ability to interact effectively with all levels of customer contacts and internal personnel.
• Strong interpersonal skills including engaged listening and acknowledging skills, as well as questioning and discovery skills.
• Strong drive and initiative, highly motivated.
• Strong ability to manage customer expectations relative to deliverables and timeframes.
• Exhibits strong self-management skills including a high degree of professionalism and dependability.

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