Technical Valve Manager

Professional Alternatives; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a motivated Technical Valve Manager to lead a valve division based in Southeast Houston, Texas. This role involves driving growth and operational alignment while serving as the primary customer contact for valve inquiries and managing a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of valve experience in distribution or manufacturing and strong leadership, customer service, and technical skills. Compensation goes up to $175K plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years valve experience in distribution or manufacturing, ideally mid and downstream focus.
• Strong knowledge of valves, automation, modifications, and quality systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer contact for valve and automation inquiries.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, and technical submittals.
• Build and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate sourcing, delivery timelines, and commercial negotiations.
• Execute valve sales strategy with Sales leadership to drive revenue.
• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Technical knowledge of valves

Sales strategy execution

Leadership

Inventory management

Education

Engineering degree

API qualification

Job description

Job ID#: 39336

Technical Valve Manager - in office

Direct Hire; up to 175K + bonus

Southeast Houston

Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Valve Technical Manager to lead a valve division as an independent but integrated business unit, driving growth, profitability, and operational alignment across projects, sales, and daily operations

Own agreements, manufacturer alignment, inventory strategy, and team development to achieve sustainable revenue and market leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer contact for valve and automation inquiries
• Prepare quotes, proposals, and technical submittals
• Build and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships
• Coordinate sourcing, delivery timelines, and commercial negotiations
• Execute valve sales strategy with Sales leadership to drive revenue, margin, and growth
• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing sales and commercial team
• Optimize product portfolio and ensure strategic market fit
• Manage inventory strategy, availability, and obsolescence reduction
• Grow key accounts, expand market share, and pursue new opportunities
• Act as liaison with global technical teams to align strategies and identify synergies

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years valve experience in distribution or manufacturing, ideally mid and downstream focus
• Engineering degree and API qualification preferred
• Strong knowledge of valves, automation, modifications, drawings, and quality systems
• Project handling experience
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match