Midwest Area Sales Account Manager

Ladish Valves; Ohio; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Car allowance

Job summary

Ladish Valves is seeking a Midwest Area Sales / Account Manager for a full-time remote role responsible for developing and managing customer accounts across the Midwest. The position emphasizes remote inside sales, growth into a regional sales manager role, lead qualification, product promotion, and building long-term relationships with distributors and end users.

Candidates should reside in OH, IN, IL, MO, IA, or WI, have valve sales knowledge, be able to travel, and hold a business,

Qualifications

• reside in OH, IN, IL, MO, IA or WI and able to travel.
• Remote inside sales experience with valve product knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Midwest customer accounts and distributors.
• Identify and qualify new leads, promote Ladish Valves products.
• Prepare quotations and technical proposals.
• Maintain CRM account records and forecast sales.
• Represent the company at regional events as needed.

Skills

Account management

Customer service

Lead generation

CRM software

Communication skills

Remote work

Time management

Data analysis

Sales forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

CRM platforms

ERP systems

Office software

Job description

Successful candidates must be residing in Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois.

Ladish Valves designs & manufactures a wide range of engineered gate, globe, check & ball valves in stainless steel, duplex and high nickel alloys. Located in Houston, Texas. Ladish Valves have been manufacturing for over half a century and the Ladish name is recognized for long service and low maintenance. Our experience gives our customers added assurance of dependable performance. Ladish Valves is committed and dedicated to provide a quality, on-time product. We pride ourselves on strong customer service and will make every effort to ensure the customer’s needs and concerns are met. Ladish Valves have been approved and used by many of the worlds’ largest end user companies for decades. We have maintained the time-proven designs and features of the original Ladish product line to assure continuity of quality and user expectations.

SUMMARY

The Midwest Area Sales / Account Manager is a full-time remote role responsible for developing and managing customer accounts across the Midwest region. Ideally, we are looking for someone as a remote inside sales representative that has valve sales knowledge / experience, that is ready to grow into more of a regional sales manager role over time. This role includes identifying and qualifying new leads, promoting Ladish Valves' product portfolio, and building long-term relationships with distributors, end users, and other stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular customer outreach via phone, email, and on-site or virtual meetings.
• Prepare and deliver quotations and technical proposals.
• Manage project document flow and follow up to secure orders.
• Monitoring market trends, coordinating with internal teams on pricing, delivery, and technical inquiries, and maintaining accurate account records in CRM or other sales tools.
• Support customer satisfaction initiatives, resolve service issues promptly.
• Represent the company at regional industry events and trade shows as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate should be residing in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, or Wisconsin.
• Ideally, we are looking for someone as a remote inside sales representative that has valve sales knowledge / experience, that is ready to grow into more of a regional sales manager role.
• Some Travel will be required for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong account management and customer satisfaction skills, with a track record of building and sustaining long-term client relationships.
• Demonstrated customer service capabilities, including responsiveness, problem-solving, and follow-through on inquiries and orders.
• Experience with lead generation and pipeline development, using CRM tools and structured sales processes.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical products to diverse audiences.
• Background in industrial, mechanical, or valve-related sales is highly beneficial; familiarity with refinery, chemical, or petrochemical markets is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage territory travel, and organize time and priorities effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• Proficiency with standard office software, ERP and CRM platforms, and basic data analysis for sales reporting and forecasting.

ADDITIONAL

This position is a Salaried position with annual bonus and car allowance