Sales Representative – Industrial Valves & PVF
MIM International, Inc. | Houston, TX 77054 | Full-time, On-site
About MIM International
Since 1991, MIM International has supplied industrial customers with pipe, valves, fittings, and instrumentation. As the U.S. branch of Grupo MIM, we combine a local Houston team with a global supply network. We're growing, and we're adding a Sales Representative to our team.
The Role
You’ll own the full sales cycle for our PVF portfolio, with a primary focus on industrial valves, pipe and fittings as complementary lines. This is a hybrid inside/field role: you’ll manage quotes and orders from our Houston office and meet customers across the Gulf Coast. It’s a good fit for someone who knows valves, likes building customer relationships, and wants room to grow as the company expands.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the full sales cycle, from RFQ and quotation through order processing, expediting, and delivery.
- Grow the business by generating new opportunities through field visits, inbound leads, phone calls, emails, and video meetings, and by qualifying and onboarding new customers.
- Build lasting relationships with your leads portfolio, existing accounts and help customers choose the right products for their applications.
- Work with Procurement, Operations, and the warehouse to confirm pricing and availability, coordinate shipments, and resolve back-orders, delivery, or quality issues.
- Keep the CRM and ERP current with customer activity, orders, pricing, and terms.
- Prepare sales reports and analyze customer performance and costs to support management decisions.
- Coordinate with local and international teams, including outside sales, and support Accounts Receivable on invoicing questions.
- Help organize customer events, training sessions, and periodic inventory counts.
What You Bring
- 3+ years of PVF inside / outside sales experience, or 5+ years in industrial sales identifying and meeting customer needs.
- Solid leads portfolio in the industrial US Gulf Coast region.
- Solid working knowledge of industrial valves, fittings, flanges, sealing and bolting is required. Victaulic® product line knowledge is a plus.
- Ability to read technical catalogs and spec sheets.
- Understanding of pricing and terms negotiation, sales tax, and payment practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite. Strong Outlook, Excel and SharePoint skills required. ERP experience is a plus.
- Clear written and verbal communication, plus confidence presenting to customers.
- Organized, self-motivated, and results-driven, with the ability to juggle deadlines across a multi-location team.
- Associate’s degree in business, or bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or a related field. Equivalent PVF sales experience will be considered.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Schedule & Location
- Office: Houston, TX 77054 (on-site). Candidates must live within commuting distance; relocation is not offered.
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–6 pm (moving to 8 am–5 pm in the coming months), with field visits (TUE to THU). planned weekly
- Travel: local and Gulf Coast region, with occasional air travel.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 depending on experience
- Commission on net profit from your accounts, paid monthly on collected invoices
- Estimated first-year total earnings: $75,000.00–$95,000.00
Benefits
- Health insurance contribution
- Paid time off and floating holidays
- Paid national holidays
- Growth opportunities as the company expands
Work Environment
Primarily office-based, with occasional warehouse work requiring PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection). Must be able to lift to 25 lbs.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor visas.
MIM International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Reasonable