Outside Sales Representative

Global Welding Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Welding Services, Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced Outside Sales Representative to drive new business in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and renewable sectors. You will present products, manage the sales pipeline, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver accurate proposals and orders.

Ideal candidates have field sales experience in industrial environments, strong relationship-building and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license for local travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in outside or field sales, preferably in industrial or technical environments.
• Proven ability to present products and close new business.
• Strong relationship-building and customer-service skills.
• Excellent communication, both in-person and written.
• Interest in oil, gas, petrochemical, or renewables industries with ability to learn technical details.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally/regionally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Houston and surrounding regions.
• Conduct in-person sales visits and deliver product presentations.
• Manage the sales pipeline and respond to customer inquiries.
• Coordinate with internal teams to prepare accurate proposals and orders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and gather market intelligence.
• Provide feedback to support product/service improvements.
• Meet sales targets and contribute to market growth.

Skills

Sales presentations

New business development

Relationship building

Communication skills

Industrial/technical product knowledge

Outside/field sales experience

Driver's license & travel

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree beneficial

Job description

Company Description

Global Welding Services, Inc. is an ASME-certified manufacturer of equipment and a service provider for the oil, gas, petrochemical, and renewable industries. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Houston, TX, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality products and solutions. Global Welding Services supports both local and international clients in achieving growth objectives across diverse markets. Its products and services are used from North America to the Middle East and from Latin America to Southeast Asia, offering team members exposure to a broad, global customer base.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Outside Sales Representative role is based in Houston, TX. The position is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, conducting in-person sales visits, and presenting products and services to prospective and existing clients in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and renewable sectors. Day-to-day activities include preparing and delivering sales presentations, managing the sales pipeline, responding to customer inquiries, and coordinating closely with internal teams to ensure accurate proposals and orders. The role also involves maintaining strong client relationships, gathering market intelligence, and providing feedback to support continuous improvement of products and services. Performance is measured through sales targets, customer satisfaction, and contribution to market growth.

Qualifications

• Sales skills in conducting effective Sales Presentations and driving New Business Development.
• Strong Relationship Building and Customer Service abilities to support long-term client partnerships.
• Clear, professional Communication skills for in-person meetings, phone calls, and written correspondence.
• Knowledge of or interest in the oil, gas, petrochemical, or renewable industries, with the ability to learn technical product details.
• Proven experience in outside or field sales, preferably in industrial or technical product environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally and regionally for client visits.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented approach with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field is beneficial.