Regional Sales Engineer

Job Title: Regional Sales Engineer

Job Description

The Regional Sales Engineer drives business development and technical sales across an assigned Gulf Coast territory, combining frequent travel with consultative selling and strong engineering expertise. This role partners closely with regional leadership and a network of manufacturers representatives to execute sales strategies, support key accounts, and promote specialized valve and related products in heavy industrial environments. The position offers a collaborative, feedback-driven culture, comprehensive training, and significant opportunities for professional growth and earnings.

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly within the assigned sales territories, dedicating approximately 5060% of working time to in-person customer visits and territory coverage.
• Work directly with regional managers in the territory to implement sales strategies that align with broader group goals and objectives.
• Develop a deep understanding of relevant safety and design standards, including but not limited to API 2000, API 2521, API 12 series, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 30, NFPA 497, ISO 28300, and ISO 16852.
• Report territory plans, sales objectives, pipeline status, and new opportunities on a regular basis to the Regional Sales Manager.
• Support and collaborate with Manufacturers Representative companies in assigned territories to drive territory sales growth.
• Conduct territory market research and analysis to identify trends, track projects, and determine target accounts and key opportunities.
• Provide continuous technical development and support to the manufacturers representative network in partnership with the Regional Sales Manager.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities and key accounts to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Conduct technical presentations and consultations on product applications at plant level, corporate offices, and engineering firms, both in person and virtually.
• Promote and sell technical products such as valves, pumps, and related equipment to customers in heavy industrial sectors, particularly in petrochemical, oil and gas, and cryogenic or refrigerated bulk gas storage environments.
• Visit and support regional trade show events in relevant territories, representing the product line and engaging with prospective and existing customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships at multiple levels within customer organizations, including engineering, operations, and leadership stakeholders.
• Manage and support a regional manufacturers representative network, providing guidance, technical support, and joint sales activities where needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are understood and addressed, and to support the successful implementation of solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including potential international travel when required.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of outside sales experience as an Outside Sales Engineer or in a similar technical sales role.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, or a B.S. degree in a closely related technical discipline.
• Proven experience selling technical product lines, such as valves, pumps, or related mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to travel extensively (approximately 5060% of working time) within assigned territories.
• Experience in business development and key account management, with a track record of driving sales growth.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to understand, apply, and communicate complex engineering concepts and industry standards.
• Familiarity with safety and design standards such as API 2000, API 2521, API 12 series, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 30, NFPA 497, ISO 28300, and ISO 16852, or the ability and willingness to quickly learn them.
• Excellent presentation skills, including delivering technical presentations to engineering and plant-level audiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at multiple business levels.
• Ability to conduct territory market research, analyze opportunities, and track projects systematically.
• Comfort working in heavy industrial environments, including petrochemical, oil and gas, and cryogenic or refrigerated bulk gas storage facilities.
• Proficiency in planning, organizing, and reporting on territory activities and sales objectives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industries such as petrochemical, oil and gas, or cryogenic and refrigerated bulk storage of gases.
• Regional sales experience managing a Manufacturers Representative network.
• As a mechanical engineer, chemical engineer, application engineer, or technical sales engineer.
• Experience with valves, pumps, and other mechanical process equipment.
• Prior involvement in technical sales to heavy industrial facilities along the Gulf Coast, particularly in Texas and Louisiana.
• Ability to conduct both in-person and virtual customer visits and consultations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, manufacturers representatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Motivation to grow within a rapidly expanding organization and capitalize on performance-based earning potential.

Work Environment

The role is based in an easy-going manufacturing office environment that emphasizes a supportive, feedback-rich culture and a strong opportunity for success. The company offers an in-depth training program, high employee retention, and a rapidly growing business, providing a solid platform for career development and advancement. The territory covers heavy industrial facilities along the Gulf Coast, primarily in Texas and Louisiana, where you will frequently visit petrochemical, oil and gas, and cryogenic or refrigerated bulk gas storage sites to promote and sell specialized products. The position involves a mix of office-based work, virtual meetings, and extensive field travel, including potential international trips. You will work closely with a network of manufacturers representatives and internal teams, using standard office and communication tools as well as technical documentation and industry standards to support your sales activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ladson, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Bonus Potential Health (Medical) Vision Dental 401K

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ladson, SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ladson,SC.

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