Sales Engineer - Service Solutions - Houston

Desotec US LLC • Darlington Township, PA

1d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Services Sales Engineer drives revenue growth within an assigned territory by selling DESOTEC carbon services, including bulk/loose carbon sales, slurry, and vacuum and re-bed services. The role combines technical expertise with commercial acumen to identify customer needs, explain DESOTEC’s services and reactivation capabilities, and close opportunities that benefit customers and support business objectives. Typical territory revenue responsibility is $1–$3 million, though it is not confined to that range. Candidates must reside in or near Houston, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university.
• At least 3 years of professional sales experience selling water/wastewater processing, hydrocarbon processing, air/gas processing, or emissions control.
• Demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment and manage territory travel.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally, up to 50–70% depending on territory.
• Must reside in or near Houston, Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering or chemistry degree/background.
• Experience with activated carbon, industrial filtration, environmental remediation, emissions treatment, or related technologies.
• Experience selling service solutions into industrial markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve or exceed territory revenue targets.
• Drive sales growth for servicing the installed base of activated carbon filters, predominantly with new customers and/or new applications.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across industrial, environmental, and manufacturing sectors.
• Serve as the technical expert on DESOTEC’s reactivation and service capabilities.
• Conduct on-site customer visits, system assessments, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and service operations teams to support project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification through proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and activity reporting.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and competitive technologies related to activated carbon and spent carbon services.
• Represent DESOTEC at trade shows, conferences, and industry events as required.

Benefits

• Benefits effective on day one.
• Competitive pay.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4%.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-paid vision insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• On-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

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