Outside Sales Engineer

Rodney Hunt; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodney Hunt in Houston, Texas, is seeking a driven Sales Engineer to enhance sales within the territory. You will foster relationships, promote our flow-control products, and manage the sales cycle from lead to contract close.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 2 years of relevant sales experience, and excellent communication skills. This role requires traveling up to twice per month for presentations and site visits. Rodney Hunt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of industrial sales experience is preferred.
• Self-starter with a result-driven approach.
• Ability to close sales consistently.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth through outreach and relationship development.
• Promote products to consultants and municipal agencies.
• Manage full sales cycle from lead generation to contract close.
• Prepare performance updates and forecasts.

Skills

Sales closing ability

Relationship development

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CRM software

Job description

For 185 years, Rodney Hunt has been the trusted engineering partner behind complex flow‑control solutions in the municipal water sector. Our team supports mission‑critical infrastructure—from major Oil & Gas clients including ARAMCO, Bechtel, and Technip to large U.S. government contracts for the Navy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Job Overview

Are you a closer who loves the hunt? We’re looking for a driven Sales Engineer who thrives on winning new business, opening accounts, and being first in the door. If you are self‑motivated, competitive, and at your best when turning leads into contracts, this role is built for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth within the assigned territory through proactive outreach, relationship development, and project pursuit.
• Promote Rodney Hunt sluice gates and flow‑control products to consultants, contractors, representatives, and municipal agencies.
• Deliver technical expertise and application‑specific solutions to ensure products meet project specifications.
• Travel to the territory up to twice per month to conduct presentations, meet end‑users, and visit consultants/contractors.
• Manage the full sales cycle—from lead generation and bid follow‑up to contract negotiation and close.
• Partner with internal Engineering, Estimating, and Project Management teams to support accurate proposals and seamless project handoff.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events to represent the Rodney Hunt brand.
• Prepare forecasts, pipeline reports, and territory‑level performance updates for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, chemical, or a related engineering field is preferred, along with at least 2 years of industrial sales experience.
• Self‑starter with a result‑driven approach and the ability to close sales consistently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales processes is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rodney Hunt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of reference checks. This role is intended for candidates authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.