Sales Manager, Fluid Conveyance

Employee Owned Holdings, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hydraquip, a leading fluid power distributor with a strong Houston presence, seeks a Fluid Conveyance Sales Manager to develop and execute sales strategy, lead the team, and drive revenue growth across core product lines and new technologies.

You will manage planning-to-closure processes, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with marketing to acquire key accounts. The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and customer relationship growth in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of sales experience in fluid power, industrial distribution, or related technical industries.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving growth.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic and/or mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve goals.
• Produce monthly forecasts and monitor KPIs to assess performance.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team development

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Hydraulics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFPS certification

Technical certifications

Job description

The Fluid Conveyance Manager is responsible for developing and executing fluid conveyance sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue and margin targets as well as identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, key accounts, and market expansion initiatives. He or she will be responsible for leading efforts to grow core product lines and introducing new technologies aligned with customer demand.

Specific Responsibilities May Include

Sales Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve company revenue targets.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify business opportunities.
• Create and justify sales plans to upper management.

Team Leadership

• Maximize the potential of the sales team through effective leadership and motivation.
• Set clear sales goals and objectives for the team.
• Foster a positive and high-performance culture with the Fluid Conveyance sales department.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Produce monthly forecasting reports to evaluate team performance against targets and budgets.
• Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of sales strategies.
• Provide regular updates to upper management on sales progress.

Customer Acquisition

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and accounts.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to implement effective customer acquisition strategies.

Education and Development

• Stay abreast of industry trends through continuous education, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Ensure the sales team is well-informed about product knowledge, industry changes, and customer needs.

Sales Process Management

• Guide the sales team in effectively driving the sales process from planning to closure.
• Identify areas for process improvement changes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Distribution, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist (CFPS) is a plus.
• Relevant technical certifications are beneficial.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of sales experience, preferably in fluid power, industrial distribution, or related technical industries.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving growth.
• Experience in hydraulics, mechanical systems, or technical sales strongly preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong sales leadership and team development capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to grow revenue and expand market share.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic and/or mechanical systems.
• High level of self-motivation, accountability, and strategic thinking.

Benefits

Hydraquip, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a driven and growth-oriented Regional Sales Manager ready to take the next step in their career. Hydraquip is a leading fluid power distributor representing over 40 world-class brands, delivering value-added solutions such as pump/motor assemblies, mobile valve assemblies, hose kits, repair services, hydraulic power units, and electrohydraulic systems.

With a strong footprint across Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Tulsa, Memphis, Denver, and Lafayette, Hydraquip offers significant opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit EOH offers is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.