Sales Representative
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Promotes sales and services of Sulzers pump packaging and accessories to established and new customers by providing technical and commercial proposals in response to inquiries and interfacing between customers and companies facilities following written policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Calls on prospective customers and maintains contacts with customers in relation to their requirements
Sells Sulzer/Sulzer CSS Package products and services to established customers including technical selection hydraulic modification requirements and calculations.
Finds and develops new customers and new sales potential within existing customers
Negotiates orders including all technical commercial and legal details to mutual satisfaction of customers and Company
Travels to customer locations to ensure close and regular face-to-face contact
Secures and renews orders and arranges delivery dates and other peripherals integral to selling
Entertains customers during and outside normal business hours on a regular basis consistent with expense budgets and good business practices
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains sales program within territory based on customers estimated requirements and keeps records and makes reports to all involved of all phases of activity as appropriate
Activity pursues overdue customer invoices in a highly professional manner as requested
Pays special attention to Alliance customers to ensure needs are satisfied
Stays informed on new products or services and other general information of interest to customers
Refers customer complaints to proper departments and follows up ensure satisfactory resolutions for all concerned
Maintains and keeps clean Company supplied vehicle and other assets
Maintains good cross discipline relationships within Company
Maintains membership and is active in organizations related to pump industry
Supports cooperates with and participates in company-wide LEAN and EHS Management System which includes following all day safety health and environmental policies and procedures. Supports and cooperates in company-wide Quality Management effort
Adheres to company and department policies procedures and standards
Performs other duties as necessary
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages work
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in engineering Sciences or related field / equivalent experience and training
Minimum three years experience in quoting marketing or engineering of pumps (API 610 preferred)
Excellent written verbal negotiation and interpersonal skills in English language without supervision or oversight
Strong knowledge of pumps applications and hydraulics
Ability to work independently and efficiently with little direct supervision
Outgoing personality
Ability to accept rejection and still maintain a positive attitude
Valid state drivers license with good driving record
Proficient in math and computer skills including Microsoft Office
Strong ability to utilize technical knowledge and analytical skills to resolve problems and objections from both internal and external forces
Willingness to travel (by vehicle and air) on routine basis with occasional weekend stays as required for given assignment/territory
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical dental vision Life short-term & long-term disability
- Health savings account matching
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid paternal leave
- Gym reimbursement
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 2026 in Brazil Canada China Finland Germany Ireland Mexico Switzerland South Africa the UK and the USA.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and purification technologies for fluids of all types.