Area Sales Manager

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Your Main Tasks And Responsibilities

Meet or exceed the Order Intake budget for the assigned area/product line

• Develop, sell and maintain all business responsibility for the assigned area/product line
• Develop and implement sales strategies consistent with the goals of Sulzer
• Plan, support and monitor sales activity within the area/product line
• Develop and deliver technically and commercially superior proposals to the client
• Support all business activities with the client thru closing and invoicing
• Develop, maintain and report accurate sales forecasts
• Review RFPs, contracts, POs and terms for all business opportunities
• Control all business expenses as if they were your own
• Be proficient with and maintain Salesforce: opportunities, outage tracking and market condition events, trip call reports and competition updates
• Coordinate, plan, attend and execute promotional trade shows events
• Participate in quarterly sales calls or meetings with the management team
• This position requires and expects frequent travel into the area assigned.
• Support Sulzer strategic initiatives on safety, business, ethics and quality.
• Present a positive, proactive, professional attitude and appearance at all times.
  
  

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need

• High personal standards of character. Must have impeccable moral and ethical behavior.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business is preferred. In lieu of this, the candidate will have at least 5 years of industry knowledge and experience with Turbomachinery.
• Previously experience of pro-actively influencing or closing business with clients, coworkers and/or commercial peers.
• Commercial and technical knowledge and abilities to perform the external sales position.
• In-depth knowledge of turbomachinery and Sulzer’s complete product line
• Must be able to understand, interpret and discuss technical and commercial documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to read, write and discuss micro details and macro situations, as well as the inter-personal skills to interface with personnel from diverse backgrounds at all levels of our clients organization.
• A willingness to travel frequently and bring business back as a result.
• The ASM is a leadership position that requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously as well as the ability to willingly work with demanding deadlines
• This position requires and demands exceptional time management skills
• Understanding of basic financial statements
• Proficiency at or the ability to quickly learn how to use Salesforce.
• Proficient use of other Microsoft office applications such as WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, et al, to support selling activities
  
  

What We Offer You

• 11 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Time off (PTO) Days
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• 401k with 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Bonus Programs
• New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)
  
  

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Jerome Blalack at Jerome.Blalack@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Matt Deely

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.