Outside Sales Representative

Swagelok Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Supportive work environment

Global brand

Lake Charles territory growth

Job summary

Swagelok Louisiana is seeking a relationship-driven sales professional to grow and support our Lake Charles territory. This field-based role serves petrochemical, refining, chemical, and oil and gas customers by building trusted relationships and identifying practical solutions using Swagelok products and services.

Prior outside sales experience is preferred, and familiarity with the Lake Charles market and local industry networks is valuable.

Qualifications

• Field-based, consultative sales experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lake Charles industrial market a plus.
• Ability to build trust and communicate with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with customers throughout the Lake Charles area.
• Serve as a trusted resource to plant personnel, engineers, maintenance teams, procurement professionals, and decision-makers.
• Learn about customer applications, challenges, projects, and operational needs.
• Identify new business opportunities and support projects early in the process.
• Recommend Swagelok fluid system components, custom solutions, and related services.
• Develop and manage a territory plan focused on long-term growth.
• Deliver product and technical presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain customer activity, opportunities, and pipeline information in CRM.
• Partner with internal teams to provide responsive, value-based solutions.

Skills

Relationship building

Consultative selling

Account management

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Build Relationships. Solve Problems. Grow a Territory.

Swagelok Louisiana is looking for a relationship-driven professional to grow and support our Lake Charles territory.

This is a field-based, consultative role serving customers in the petrochemical, refining, chemical, and oil and gas industries. You will spend your time building trusted relationships, understanding customer challenges, and helping identify practical solutions using Swagelok products, services, and technical expertise.

Prior outside sales experience is preferred, but it is not the only path to success in this role.

We are also interested in candidates who know the Lake Charles industrial market, understand plant environments, have strong relationships in the petrochemical community, and are ready to take their industry experience into a customer-facing position.

If you are credible, curious, personable, and comfortable walking into a plant and starting a conversation, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Build and grow relationships with customers throughout the Lake Charles area
• Serve as a trusted resource to plant personnel, engineers, maintenance teams, procurement professionals, and decision-makers
• Learn about customer applications, challenges, projects, and operational needs
• Identify new business opportunities and support projects early in the process
• Recommend Swagelok fluid system components, custom solutions, and related services
• Develop and manage a territory plan focused on long-term growth
• Deliver product and technical presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Maintain customer activity, opportunities, and pipeline information in CRM
• Partner with internal teams to provide responsive, value-based solutions

What We’re Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you have:

• Experience in the petrochemical, refining, chemical, oil and gas, industrial, or manufacturing sectors
• Familiarity with the Lake Charles industrial market and surrounding facilities
• Existing relationships or professional connections within the local oil and gas or petrochemical community
• A natural ability to build trust and communicate with people at all levels
• Strong follow-up, organization, and personal accountability
• The ability to work independently and manage a field-based territory
• Confidence discussing technical products, applications, or operational challenges

Outside B2B sales experience is preferred, but not required. We will consider candidates with strong industry knowledge, customer relationships, technical credibility, or business development potential.

An associate or bachelor's degree in business, engineering, technology, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered.

Who You Are

You are not someone who waits for business to appear in your inbox.

You enjoy meeting people, asking good questions, learning how operations work, and finding ways to create value. You are comfortable being visible in the market, following through on commitments, and representing a respected brand with professionalism.

You understand that successful sales is not about pushing products. It is about earning trust, solving problems, and becoming the person customers call when they need help.

Our Culture and Values

Swagelok Louisiana combines the strength of a global brand with the flexibility, accountability, and close-knit culture of a locally owned business. Our core values guide how we work with customers and with one another:

Customer Focused

Be passionate about solving our customers' problems.

Quality

Strive for excellence in everything we do.

Integrity

Do the right thing, work hard, and stay committed.

Respect

Be professional and humble in every interaction.

Always look for ways to make yourself, your team, and the company better.

Be creative, speak up, and share the big ideas.

We are looking for someone who will not simply memorize these values for an interview, but who will demonstrate them through their actions.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation
• Very generous PTO program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• The stability of an established global brand
• A Lake Charles territory with meaningful growth potential

Location and Work Style

• Territory: Lake Charles and surrounding areas
• Field-based position with remote flexibility
• Regular customer visits and travel throughout the territory are required

This role is especially well suited for someone who currently lives in the Lake Charles area, has roots in Southwest Louisiana, or has strong professional relationships within the local industrial community.

Compensation

This position includes a competitive base salary plus incentive compensation. Total earnings will depend on experience, industry background, customer relationships, and performance.

Ready to Build Something?

You do not need to check every traditional sales box. Strong industry experience, local credibility, customer relationships, and the right personality may be just as valuable.