We are seeking a Sales Engineer to manage and grow our Western Pennsylvania territory, including bordering counties in Ohio and West Virginia. This role focuses on Pump Products, serving a diverse customer base.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical sales expertise, the ability to build relationships with key industry players, and a results-driven approach to territory growth. Some overnight travel will be required for sales meetings and customer visits.

As a Sales Engineer, you are responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with key customers and trade organizations, understanding and solidifying purchase agreements, customer alliances and market trends.

You will also develop a keen understanding of Flowserve operations to enhance selling effectiveness and coordinate selling efforts with other internal and 3rd party selling channel partners.

Responsibilities:

Drive bookings levels to meet and/or exceed assigned bookings goal

Maintain regular, planned communication with key customers in the area you support

Develop and implement marketing plans aligned with regional sales objectives to support organizational goals

Serve customers as a primary contact for all business dealings, ensuring all customer concerns are being addressed including proposals, deliveries, repairs, quality, warranty claims, etc.

Educate customers on the quality, features and uses of our products through the full use of the company’s marketing materials

Collaborate with application engineers, customer service, and manufacturing to ensure customers’ needs are met

Knowledge of the design and operational requirements of rotating pumps, mechanical seals and related equipment

Skilled at product demonstrations, presentations and business writing

Proficient in technology such as Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Maintain organized records, including regular reports, quotes, status, actuals, expenses, etc

Demonstrate financial acumen to discuss business decisions, particularly return on investment in support of solution selling

Able to work independently, efficiently and communicate productively with others

Some physical activity required, such as walking large customer sites, lifting at least 50 lbs, and ascending/descending ladders and staircases in multi-story facilities

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

BS or BA Degree in relevant field and/or 5–7 years relevant experience.

Sales experience with rotating equipment such as pumps and mechanical seals.

Experience in the oil & gas, power, paper and chemical industries, including familiarity with API 610 Standard.

Training in sales techniques, negotiations and business finance.

Demonstrated skills in leading meetings, including setting agendas, preparing, facilitating discussions and assigning follow-up activities.

Ability to lead root cause failure analysis and communicate results.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

Project management experience is a plus.

Benefits:

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!