Valve Sales Specialist

Build People; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional training and development

Competitive base salary + bonus

Job summary

Build People seeks a Valve Sales Specialist in Houston, TX to drive growth across Gulf Coast industrial markets. This role blends office-based commercial support with direct customer engagement, using your valve knowledge to develop opportunities with chemical plants, refineries, and engineering firms.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships, conduct technical presentations, and manage the sales cycle from inquiry to order.

Qualifications

• At least five years of industrial valve sales experience.
• Experience serving chemical, refining, petrochemical, manufacturing or process-industry customers.
• Strong understanding of valve applications, specifications, materials and industry standards.
• Existing Gulf Coast industrial market relationships preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business within chemical, refining, processing and general industrial markets.
• Build relationships with end users, engineering firms, contractors and distribution partners.
• Identify applications and recommend appropriate valve solutions.
• Conduct customer meetings, technical presentations and site visits.
• Manage opportunities from initial inquiry through quotation, negotiation and order placement.
• Provide technical and commercial support throughout the sales process.
• Monitor market activity, competing products and customer investment projects.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline, territory plan and sales forecast.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, operations and customer-support teams.
• Represent the business at customer meetings and relevant industry events.

Skills

Valve sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Travel ability

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valve Sales Specialist

Location: Houston, Texas

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation : Competitive base + bonus

We are representing an established Industrial manufacturer of engineered flow control and fluid transfer products seeking a Technical Sales Specialist to support continued growth across the Gulf Coast.

This position combines office-based commercial support with customer-facing business development. The successful candidate will use their technical valve knowledge and industry relationships to develop opportunities with chemical plants, refineries, industrial facilities, engineering firms and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business within chemical, refining, processing and general industrial markets
• Build relationships with end users, engineering firms, contractors and distribution partners
• Identify applications and recommend appropriate valve solutions
• Conduct customer meetings, technical presentations and site visits
• Manage opportunities from initial inquiry through quotation, negotiation and order placement
• Provide technical and commercial support throughout the sales process
• Monitor market activity, competing products and customer investment projects
• Maintain an accurate pipeline, territory plan and sales forecast
• Coordinate with internal engineering, operations and customer-support teams
• Represent the business at customer meetings and relevant industry events

Candidate Requirements

• At least five years of industrial valve sales experience
• Experience serving chemical, refining, petrochemical, manufacturing or process-industry customers
• Strong understanding of valve applications, specifications, materials and industry standards
• Familiarity with industrial purchasing processes, project bidding, quotations and pricing
• Existing relationships within the Gulf Coast industrial market are strongly preferred
• Previous experience working for a valve manufacturer or industrial distributor is beneficial
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-development skills
• Comfortable balancing office-based responsibilities with regular regional customer travel
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based incentive program
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional training and development opportunities

All applications and conversations will be handled confidentially.

Additional information about the manufacturer will be provided to qualified candidates during the recruitment process.