Houston Sales Engineer - Territory Growth in Water

Smith Pump Company, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health, dental, disability, and 401(k)

Autonomy to build your book

Family-owned company with fast-paced,.

Job summary

Smith Pump Company in Houston, TX is seeking a Sales Engineer to own the Southeast Texas territory and grow market share for municipal water and wastewater systems. You will lead growth with utility districts, municipalities, and public water systems, selling pump repair, field service, and new equipment from Smith Pump lines.

The role requires robust outside sales experience, pump knowledge, and the ability to manage a territory and pipeline.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in outside sales, business development, or technical service.
• Pump experience or established relationships in Texas municipal water and wastewater market.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude to discuss pump applications.

Responsibilities

• Owning the Houston territory - greater Houston plus the surrounding counties, from Colorado and Wharton in the west to Orange and Jefferson in the east.
• Growing existing accounts - staying in front of the operators and district managers who know Smith Pump, and capturing the repair and replacement work we're missing.
• Prospecting new accounts among utility districts, municipalities, and public water and wastewater systems.
• Selling pump repair, maintenance, and field service alongside new equipment, parts, and packaged systems.
• Calling on consulting engineers to get our equipment specified before a project goes to bid.
• Partnering with our Applications Engineers, shop, and field service team to quote, win, and deliver.
• Managing your own schedule, pipeline, and results

Skills

Sales experience

Pump experience

Mechanical aptitude

Territory management

Relationship building

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Smith Pump Company in Houston, TX is seeking a Sales Engineer to own the Southeast Texas territory and grow market share for municipal water and wastewater systems. You will lead growth with utility districts, municipalities, and public water systems, selling pump repair, field service, and new equipment from Smith Pump lines.

The role requires robust outside sales experience, pump knowledge, and the ability to manage a territory and pipeline.