Remote Tech Field Sales — Measurement & Flow (Houston)

City of Shakopee, MN; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Houston, TX is seeking a Technical Field Sales Professional to grow customer partnerships, drive strategic opportunities, and deliver meaningful solutions in the Houston Ship Channel region.

You will build long‑term relationships, develop account plans, present customer‑focused recommendations, and pursue new business from lead to purchase order while collaborating with internal teams to optimize pricing and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience relevant to our products and industry.
• 1+ year of related technical sales experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel within territory as required, with potential for occasional overnight stays.
• Availability for occasional travel outside the territory for factory training and meetings.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with key stakeholders across assigned accounts to support customer satisfaction, loyalty, and growth.
• Develop and execute account plans to identify opportunities, generate demand, and identify greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Present clear, customer‑focused solution recommendations that demonstrate how Emerson offerings address customer challenges and deliver measurable value.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities—from initial lead identification through purchase order—to maximize the full product and service portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners, including Business Development Managers, technical specialists, and support teams, to ensure alignment and effective pursuit strategies.
• Apply thoughtful pricing strategies that balance customer needs with business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to anticipate customer needs and uncover new areas of opportunity.
• Maintain accurate documentation of activities, forecasts, and account insights in CRM systems.

Skills

1+ year technical sales

Self‑motivation

Effective communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Preferred: Engineering/Technical/Business

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Emerson in Houston, TX is seeking a Technical Field Sales Professional to grow customer partnerships, drive strategic opportunities, and deliver meaningful solutions in the Houston Ship Channel region.

You will build long‑term relationships, develop account plans, present customer‑focused recommendations, and pursue new business from lead to purchase order while collaborating with internal teams to optimize pricing and outcomes.