Technical Sales Representative

Quest Energy Group

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Best Practices, Bridge Building, Business Development, Consultative Sales, Control Systems, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Engineering Drawing, Establish Priorities, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, LinkedIn, Market Share, Mechanical Engineering, Motion Control, Needs Assessment, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Oil and Gas, On Site Support, Power Engineering, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Proposal Development, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Revenue Growth, Reverse Engineering, Sales, Schematics, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Engineering, Technical Presentation, Technical Sales, Technical Support, Technical Training

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

1 day ago

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Quest (www.questenergygroup.com) is North America's Leading Executive Search and Talent Acquisition Firm supporting offshore oil and gas, industrial maritime, and industrial services.

Job Title: Technical Sales Representative - Fluid Power & Hydraulic Services

Location: Houston, TX Industry: Industrial Engineering / Fluid Power Solutions

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly technical, results-driven Technical Sales Representative to join our Houston-based services team. This role is focused on driving growth within our fluid power services division, specializing in hydraulic system refurbishment, maintenance, and technical support.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist (CFPHS) with a deep understanding of OEM components and a proven track record in consultative sales. You will serve as the technical bridge between our clients and our engineering team, providing mission-critical solutions for complex motion and control applications across the industrial, offshore, and renewables sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development: Identify and capture new service and repair opportunities for hydraulic power units (HPUs), cylinders, pumps, and complex fluid power systems.
Technical Consultation: Conduct deep-dive discovery with client engineers to troubleshoot existing system failures and propose high-efficiency upgrades or reverse-engineering solutions.
OEM Strategy: Leverage knowledge of major hydraulic OEM brands to provide competitive spare parts programs and lifecycle support services.
Project Integration: Collaborate with the Project Services team to support large-scale industrial infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless delivery of hydraulic control systems.
Proposal Engineering: Develop detailed technical proposals, including sizing components, reviewing schematics, and defining Scopes of Work (SOW) for field service and shop repairs.
Market Leadership: Represent the company at industry events and conduct technical presentations/training for customers on fluid power best practices.

Required Qualifications

Certification: Current IFPS Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist (CFPHS) or Certified Fluid Power Specialist (CFPS) is highly preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in technical sales or applications engineering specifically within the hydraulics/fluid power industry.
OEM Knowledge: Deep familiarity with industrial hydraulic components (pumps, motors, valves, and manifold blocks) from leading global manufacturers.
Technical Skills: Proficient in reading and interpreting complex hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings.
Sales Acumen: Proven ability to manage a long-cycle, consultative sales process involving multiple stakeholders (Engineering, Procurement, and Operations).
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field is a plus, but extensive hands-on experience in fluid power will be prioritized.

Preferred Skills

Experience in "Sales for Service"-identifying maintenance and overhaul needs for legacy industrial equipment.
Familiarity with motion control systems, including PLC integration with hydraulic hardware.
Strong networking presence within the Houston industrial and energy markets.

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Technical Sales Representative

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