Field-Based Leak Detection Sales Leader – NA

Emerson; Texas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Sales Professional to lead North American sales of Leak Detection products, leveraging Quantum Cascade Laser Analyzers. This field-based role requires building market growth strategies, cultivating relationships, and driving opportunities through the full sales cycle across major accounts.

Ideal candidates have engineering/technical background, 4 years in industry with 2 in sales, and are willing to travel 40%+ within the United States. Sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical field or related.
• Four (4) years of industry experience; two (2) in sales or marketing.
• 40%+ travel.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities for leak detection solutions within assigned markets and territories, working independently and in collaboration with account managers to drive sustainable growth.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for leak detection technologies, leading technical discussions, customer presentations, and solution reviews while building relationships with key customer stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Conduct product demonstrations, customer evaluations, and validation activities to showcase solution value, support product qualification, and accelerate customer adoption.
• Own and manage sales opportunities throughout the entire lifecycle, from prospecting and qualification through proposal development, negotiation, and successful order acquisition.
• Partner with account managers to develop strategic account plans, identify high-value growth opportunities, and enable the expansion and repeat sale of products and solutions within key accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, engineering, and product management, to deliver customer-focused solutions, strengthen value propositions, and support business development initiatives.
• Gather customer feedback and analyze industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive activity to identify new opportunities, inform product development, and enhance Emerson's market position.
• Maintain accurate opportunity pipelines, forecasts, customer activity records, and project updates within CRM and business management systems to support effective planning and business performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical field or related

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Sales Professional to lead North American sales of Leak Detection products, leveraging Quantum Cascade Laser Analyzers. This field-based role requires building market growth strategies, cultivating relationships, and driving opportunities through the full sales cycle across major accounts.

Ideal candidates have engineering/technical background, 4 years in industry with 2 in sales, and are willing to travel 40%+ within the United States. Sponsorship is not provided.