Flowserve

Sales Engineer Senior

Flowserve • $110K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Senior-level experience in technical sales or applications engineering (3+ years preferred)
  • Deep technical expertise in Mechanical Seals (API 682 standards)
  • Strong background in industrial centrifugal pumps (API 610) or turbomachinery
  • Proven track record of influencing EPC specifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and expand sales within established OEM accounts in the Houston area, targeting annual revenue of $1.5M - $2.0M
  • Partner with EPC firms during front-end engineering to specify Flowserve as the preferred solution
  • Conduct technical presentations and specification reviews for mechanical seals and rotating equipment
  • Collaborate with global teams on high-value capital projects based in Houston
  • Travel to customer sites for business reviews and project summits

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a recognized leader in the rotating equipment industry
  • Exposure to major global projects and key industry players
  • Possibility for professional growth in a dynamic work environment
  • Engagement in a technically challenging role with significant influence over project specifications
Full Job Description
Flowserve is looking for a Dynamc and Proactive Sales Engineer to join our team in Texas. In to help this dual-impact role, you will manage an established portfolio of OEM accounts across the Houston region while driving strategic project influence with major EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors. You will serve as the technical authority on mechanical seal applications and pump systems, ensuring Flowserve products are specified on major global project data sheets.

Key Responsibilities
  • OEM Account Management: Maintain and expand sales within established OEM accounts in the greater Houston area, targeting an annual territory revenue goal of $1.5M - $2.0M.
  • EPC Project Coverage: Partner with leading EPC firms during front-end engineering design phases to get Flowserve specified as the primary or preferred technical solution on project data sheets.
  • Technical Solution Selling: Conduct technical presentations, lunch-and-learns, and specification reviews covering mechanical seals, API pump packages, and rotating equipment systems.
  • Global Alignment: Collaborate with global sales, engineering, and aftermarket teams on high-value capital projects hosted out of Houston.
  • Travel: Attend domestic customer sites and occasional international quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and project summits.

Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Experience Level: Senior-level experience (3+ years preferred) in technical sales or applications engineering within the rotating equipment industry.
  • Product Knowledge: Deep technical expertise in Mechanical Seals (API 682 standards) is highly preferred. Strong background in industrial centrifugal pumps (API 610) or turbomachinery will also be considered.
  • EPC & OEM Familiarity: Proven track record of influencing EPC specifications and managing industrial OEM relationships in Texas/Gulf Coast markets.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical industry experience).

About Flowserve

Flowserve Corporation is an American multinational corporation that develops and manufactures flow control equipment such as valves, pumps, seals, and automation systems. It serves a wide range of industries including oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. Flowserve has a global presence with over 18,000 employees in more than 55 countries. The company was founded in 1997, but its history dates back to the 1790s with the founding of Simpson & Thompson, a British pump manufacturer. Flowserve is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water usage.
Learn more about Flowserve
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$115.9 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
-2.4%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ
FLS
* Ladders Estimates

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