Industrial Valve Solutions Sales Specialist

Build People; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional training and development

Competitive base salary + bonus

Job summary

Build People seeks a Valve Sales Specialist in Houston, TX to drive growth across Gulf Coast industrial markets. This role blends office-based commercial support with direct customer engagement, using your valve knowledge to develop opportunities with chemical plants, refineries, and engineering firms.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships, conduct technical presentations, and manage the sales cycle from inquiry to order.

Qualifications

• At least five years of industrial valve sales experience.
• Experience serving chemical, refining, petrochemical, manufacturing or process-industry customers.
• Strong understanding of valve applications, specifications, materials and industry standards.
• Existing Gulf Coast industrial market relationships preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business within chemical, refining, processing and general industrial markets.
• Build relationships with end users, engineering firms, contractors and distribution partners.
• Identify applications and recommend appropriate valve solutions.
• Conduct customer meetings, technical presentations and site visits.
• Manage opportunities from initial inquiry through quotation, negotiation and order placement.
• Provide technical and commercial support throughout the sales process.
• Monitor market activity, competing products and customer investment projects.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline, territory plan and sales forecast.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, operations and customer-support teams.
• Represent the business at customer meetings and relevant industry events.

Skills

Valve sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Travel ability

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build People seeks a Valve Sales Specialist in Houston, TX to drive growth across Gulf Coast industrial markets. This role blends office-based commercial support with direct customer engagement, using your valve knowledge to develop opportunities with chemical plants, refineries, and engineering firms.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships, conduct technical presentations, and manage the sales cycle from inquiry to order.