• Area Sales Manager

    Sulzer Pumps US Inc. (La Porte, TX)


    Area Sales Manager

     

    Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step.

    Your main tasks and responsibilities:

    + Meet or exceed the Order Intake budget for the assigned area/product line

    + Develop, sell and maintain all business responsibility for the assigned area/product line

    + Develop and implement sales strategies consistent with the goals of Sulzer

    + Plan, support and monitor sales activity within the area/product line

    + Develop and deliver technically and commercially superior proposals to the client

    + Support all business activities with the client thru closing and invoicing

    + Develop, maintain and report accurate sales forecast

    To succeed in this role, you will need:

    + High personal standards of character. Must have impeccable moral and ethical behavior.

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business is preferred. In lieu of this, the candidate will have at least 5 years of industry knowledge and experience with Turbomachinery.

    + Previously experience of pro-actively influencing or closing business with clients, co-workers and/or commercial peers.

    + Commercial and technical knowledge and abilities to perform the external sales position.

    + In-depth knowledge of turbomachinery and Sulzer’s complete product line

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to read, write and discuss micro details and macro situations, as well as the inter-personal skills to interface with personnel from diverse backgrounds at all levels of our clients organization.

    + A willingness to travel frequently and bring business back as a result.

    + The ASM is a leadership position that requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously as well as the ability to willingly work with demanding deadlines

    What we offer you:

    + 11 Paid Holidays

    + 15 Paid Time off (PTO) Days

    + Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

    + 401k with 6% company match

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Employee Wellness Program

    + Bonus Programs

    + New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)

     

    No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

     

    Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

     

    We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

     

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