Area Sales Manager

sulzer; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

401k match

Health plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead sales efforts across an assigned territory, driving order intake and managing customer relationships from proposal through to completion.

The role emphasizes technical and commercial solution delivery, accurate forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have 5+ years in industrial sales, a relevant degree, and willingness to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of industrial or technical sales in turbomachinery or rotating equipment.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships and grow business.
• Strong technical, commercial, and contract review skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Salesforce/CRM and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Drive Order Intake growth and achieve sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Develop and execute strategies to win new business and expand existing accounts.
• Build strong customer relationships and manage opportunities from proposal through completion.
• Deliver compelling technical and commercial solutions that meet customer needs.
• Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline visibility, and CRM data.
• Represent Sulzer at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver profitable customer solutions.
• Travel throughout the assigned region to support customers and drive business growth.

Skills

Industrial sales

Customer relationship development

Sales forecasting

CRM (Salesforce)

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce/CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

About the role

The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is Sulzer's primary customer-facing sales representative, responsible for driving Order Intake (OI) in an assigned territory or product line. The ASM develops sales opportunities, manages customer relationships through order completion, and works cross-functionally to secure and execute profitable business. The ASM also promotes Sulzer's service offerings and represents the full portfolio of solutions available to customers.

ASM Responsibilities

• Drive Order Intake growth and achieve sales targets within an assigned territory or product line
• Develop and execute strategies to win new business and expand existing accounts
• Build strong customer relationships and manage opportunities from proposal through completion
• Deliver compelling technical and commercial solutions that meet customer needs
• Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline visibility, and CRM data
• Represent Sulzer at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver profitable customer solutions
• Travel throughout the assigned region to support customers and drive business growth

ASM Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of industrial or technical sales experience, preferably in turbomachinery or rotating equipment
• Proven success developing customer relationships and growing business
• Strong technical, commercial, and contract-review skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with Salesforce/CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of basic financial and business principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel frequently within the assigned territory

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym re-imbursement
• New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)

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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.