Sales Manager

Verto People•Odessa, TX

16h•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sales Representative / Sales Engineer / Territory Sales Manager An Sales Representative / Sales Engineer / Territory Sales Manager is required to join a well-established and growing engineering distributor specialising in pumps and fluid handling solutions across key industrial markets. This is a high-impact, field-based role covering the Houston region, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a territory, build long-term customer relationships, and drive real revenue growth. You ’ ll be working across industries including municipal, wastewater, food & beverage, and general industrial , selling into practical, application-led environments where your input directly influences results. This role suits a driven, hands-on sales professional who is comfortable developing business from the ground up and thrives in a performance-led environment with strong earning potential. Package Base Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 DOE Uncapped Commission (realistic earnings over $200K +) Company Truck or Car Allowance 401(k ) Strong long-term earning potential and progression

Requirements

Proven experience in a Sales Engineer / Technical Sales / Area Sales Manager / Business Development role or similar
Strong background selling pumps (essential) into industrial or process markets
Experience within a distributor environment or multi-product portfolio is highly advantageous
Demonstrated ability to generate new business and build a territory from scratch
Comfortable operating in a field-based role, engaging directly with plants, engineers, and end users
Highly motivated, self-sufficient, and results-driven
Based in or willing to cover the Houston, Texas region

Nice To Haves

Exposure to valves, compressors, or broader fluid handling systems is beneficial

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the Houston territory, driving growth through proactive business development and strategic account expansion
Identify, target, and win new business opportunities across industrial plants, engineering firms, and end users
Develop strong, long-term relationships with customers across municipal, wastewater, food & beverage, and industrial sectors
Deliver consultative, solution-based sales of pump and fluid handling systems
Carry out regular site visits, technical discussions, and on-the-ground sales activity
Work closely with internal teams to support quotations, project delivery, and customer satisfaction
Build and manage a strong pipeline, with full autonomy to shape your territory and approach