Louisiana Area Sales Leader - Engineering Solutions

E495 Sulzer Electro-Mechanical Services (US) Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

401k with 6% match

Health plan

HSA matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead commercial activities in the assigned territory, bridging engineering and sales to ensure technical accuracy and customer satisfaction. The role requires extensive travel and strong leadership in a field-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have engineering background, solid CRM experience, and a proven track record in solution selling, translating features into business value, and developing strategic proposals for clients.

Qualifications

• Typically a university degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in solution selling.
• Ability to translate technical features into business benefits.
• Familiarity with CRM and technical documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed the assigned sales budget for the territory.
• Externally promote Sulzer to the market assigned.
• Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with Sulzer goals.
• Provide accurate quoting information for quotes.
• Support development of proposals to clients and follow up through closing.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts for the area and accounts.
• Review contracts and PO terms for accounts in the area.
• Manage and control all business expenses.
• Maintain the central operational system database.
• Spend up to 75% of time in direct selling activities or developing accounts.

Skills

University degree

5-7 years exp

Engineering background

Strong communication

Solution selling

Tech-to-business translation

CRM familiarity

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Documentation tools

Job description

Sulzer is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead commercial activities in the assigned territory, bridging engineering and sales to ensure technical accuracy and customer satisfaction. The role requires extensive travel and strong leadership in a field-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have engineering background, solid CRM experience, and a proven track record in solution selling, translating features into business value, and developing strategic proposals for clients.