Outside Sales Engineer

Rodney Hunt Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

For 185 years, Rodney Hunt has been the trusted engineering partner behind complex flow-control solutions in the municipal water sector. Our team supports mission-critical infrastructure—from major Oil & Gas clients including ARAMCO, Bechtel, and Technip to large U.S. government contracts for the Navy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We are seeking a Sales Engineer who owns the hunt—someone who can open doors, build relationships in the water market & consistently turn opportunities into revenue.
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Job Overview:
Are you a closer who loves the hunt? We’re looking for a driven Sales Engineer who thrives on winning new business, opening accounts, and being first in the door. If you are self-motivated, competitive, and at your best when you're turning leads into contracts, this role is built for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, chemical, or a related engineering field is preferred, along with at least 2 years of industrial sales experience.
• Self-starter with a result-driven approach and the ability to close sales consistently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CRM software and sales processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth within the assigned territory through proactive outreach, relationship development, and project pursuit.
• Promote Rodney Hunt sluice gates and flow-control products to consultants, contractors, representatives, and municipal agencies.
• Deliver technical expertise and application-specific solutions to ensure products meet project specifications.
• Travel to the territory up to twice per month to conduct presentations, meet end-users, and visit consultants/contractors.
• Manage the full sales cycle—from lead generation and bid follow-up to contract negotiation and close.
• Partner with internal Engineering, Estimating, and Project Management teams to support accurate proposals and seamless project handoff.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events to represent the Rodney Hunt brand.
• Prepare forecasts, pipeline reports, and territory-level performance updates for leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level