Sales Assistant - Pressure Control Valves

Puffer-Sweiven; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven, an Emerson Impact Partner, seeks a Sales Assistant in Houston, TX to work on proposals with account managers and help define deliverables. You will apply technical knowledge to select products and assist with pricing, quotes, and order processing, using CRM tools and ERP systems.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in technical sales, strong communication, and familiarity with MS Office and sales software.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years as an inside sales representative or equivalent in a technical sales environment.
• BS/BA in Engineering or Supply Chain preferred or combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals with Account Managers and define deliverables.
• Assist with project strategy and advise on technical elements of solutions.
• Price, quote, and process customer requests from sales queues.
• Use Salesforce and Emerson software to manage business processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturers, customers, and sales teams for best solutions.

Skills

Inside sales experience

Strong communication

MS Office

CRM

ERP systems

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

CRM

ERP systems

Job description

Job Category : Sales Assistant

Requisition Number : SALES002601

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Houston, TX 77034, USA

Description

Company Description:

For over 75 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions - with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Pressure Management
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Oil & Gas Automation- fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the Account Managers to develop proposals, define a scope of deliverables, assist with developing a project strategy and advise on technical elements of solutions implementation.
• Ensures the proper selection of products and services provided by the Company and the principals represented.
• Applies product and application knowledge to solve customer problems.
• Performs pricing, quoting, and processing of customers' requests from sales queues.
• Utilize tools, such as Salesforce and Emerson software, to manage business processes.
• Participates in the interface with manufacturers, customers, and sales team to provide expertise and direction on proper selection and applications.
• Supports the sales team direction on customer expectations, pricing strategy, delivery of and overall project completion.
• Understands internal goals and how to positively impact sales team's objectives.
• Collaborates with cross-team sales groups as needed to obtain project information and determine the best solution to serve our customer.
• Educates customers on the full benefit of products, services, and technology and on the proper application of solutions.
• Seeks to broaden scope of supply to cover as many Puffer-Sweiven products as possible.
• Participates in internal training programs and helps educate and broaden the sales team’s general application knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Knowledge:

• BS/BA technical degree (Engineering/Supply Chain) preferred or combination of applicable education and experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge/understanding of Flow Measurement Industrial Automation and Instrumentation industry

Experience/Skills:

• 1-3 years as an inside sales representative or equivalent in a technical sales environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of PC proficiency including MS Office, principal supplied software, CRM and ERP internal business systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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