Area Sales Manager - USA

Oliver Valves•Houston, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

Oliver Valves is seeking a high-performing USA Sales Specialist to drive commercial growth from Houston, Texas. Reporting directly to the Territory Manager, this role serves as the dedicated boots-on-the-ground technical sales expert. The ideal candidate is a seasoned sales hunter in the valve industry with a proven ability to close high-value deals and possesses the engineering background to command respect in the field. Oliver Valves is a global leader with over 45 years of innovation in designing, manufacturing, and supplying high-quality valves and valve systems for industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We are a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company seeking talented individuals to join our team and achieve strategic objectives.

Requirements

Proven track record selling high-performance valves in the energy sector.
A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical field) is strongly preferred.
Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to open doors and close deals.
Centrally located to cover local majors and travel domestic territory as needed.

Responsibilities

Drive the US sales pipeline by hunting for new opportunities, following up on leads, and expanding key accounts across oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors.
Serve as the primary technical sales expert and brand champion for Oliver Valves across the US market.
Work directly with client engineers, project teams, and procurement to specify and deliver high-performance valve solutions, solving engineering challenges.
Support and empower locally established distributors and their salesforce to drive regional growth and maximize market reach.
Establish long-term, trusted partnerships with local EPCs, OEMs, and end-users.
Collaborate with international sales leadership and technical teams to win complex bids and coordinate local projects with global impact.