Sales Manager / Deputy General Manager

Bray International, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Plans

Comprehensive Benefits

Healthy Work Environment

Career Growth

Company Culture

Job summary

Bray Process Control, a division of Bray Sales, Inc., seeks a Sales Manager / Deputy General Manager in Houston, TX. The role leads profitable growth across HVAC, chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, and power sectors.

You will drive bookings, mentor a sales and project team, and align commercial activities with branch operations to deliver exceptional customer partnerships and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires relocation to or residency in the Houston, TX area.
• Experience in automation, control valves, instrumentation, or related technical markets preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years of progressive leadership experience in sales, operations, or project management.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and business metrics.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth by expanding Bray's customer base and market presence.
• Lead and develop the sales team with coaching, opportunity reviews, CRM governance, and forecasting accuracy.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, engineering, and inside sales to ensure smooth execution and customer satisfaction.
• Support branch leadership and drive continuous improvement across commercial and operational functions.

Skills

Leadership Experience

CRM Proficiency

Forecasting

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Travel Ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company: Bray Process Control (a division of Bray Sales, Inc.)

Location: 13788 West Rd. Suite 200, Houston TX 77041

Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5PM

About Bray International

Founded in 1986 Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision. Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do. We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions.

Bray is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager / Deputy General Manager to lead profitable growth initiatives, expand market presence, and strengthen customer relationships across key industries including HVAC, chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, and power. This leadership role is responsible for increasing bookings, driving new business development, and supporting the overall success of branch operations through strategic sales execution and effective team leadership.

Working closely with the outside sales team, the successful candidate will identify and pursue new business opportunities while fostering long-term partnerships with existing customers. In addition to sales leadership, this individual will play a key role in supporting project execution, project management, inside sales, operations, and overall financial performance. The position requires a well-rounded leader who can effectively bridge commercial and operational functions to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction, efficient project delivery, and sustainable business growth.

The Sales Manager / Deputy General Manager will assist in overseeing the day‑to‑day activities of the branch, providing leadership, coaching, and support to sales, project management, inside sales, and operational teams. This individual will be instrumental in driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while contributing to the branch's long‑term strategic objectives and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth by developing and executing strategies to expand Bray's customer base, increase bookings, and penetrate new markets and industries.
• Lead and develop the sales team through coaching, opportunity reviews, customer engagement, and enforcement of CRM best practices to improve pipeline visibility and forecasting accuracy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including project management, operations, engineering, and inside sales to ensure efficient project execution and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Support overall branch leadership by assisting with strategic business initiatives, operational performance improvements, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Location Requirement: Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Houston, Texas area.
• Industry Background: Experience in automation, control valves, instrumentation, industrial process industries, or related technical markets preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/business field strongly preferred.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of three years of progressive leadership experience in sales, operations, project management, or business management.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, business performance metrics, and operational excellence.
• Communication Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, presentation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• CRM & Office Software: Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook PowerPoint), with a strong focus on pipeline management, reporting, and forecasting accuracy.
• Self-Starter: Results‑oriented professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound business decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Travel & Transportation:
  • Valid driver's license required with reliable personal transportation.
  • Must meet Bray's Driver's Policy requirements, including background, physical, credit check, and proof of insurance.

As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana. This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who currently hold, or will require in the future, visa sponsorship (e.g., E, F-1/OPT/CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN) are ineligible

Why Work for Us?

Bray offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Pay Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Paid holidays and vacation; 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Healthy Work Environment: A smoke-free, drug-free workplace ensuring safety and productivity.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• An Exceptional Company Culture: Bray is a privately-owned business committed to engineered excellence.

Join a company where hard work is recognized, collaboration is valued, and growth is inevitable. Apply today to start your next chapter with Bray Process Control in Houston, Texas!

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