Role Summary:
Houston Industrial – Sales Engineer Senior:
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!
Flowserve is looking for a Dynamic and Proactive Sales Engineer to join our team in Texas. In to help this dual-impact role, you will manage an established portfolio of Industrial and API OEM accounts across, but not limited to, the Houston region, as well as new account as part of the required business development due diligence. You will serve as the technical authority on mechanical seal applications and pump systems, ensuring Flowserve products are specified on major global project data sheets.
Key Responsibilities
OEM Account Management: Maintain and expand sales with established and new OEM accounts
Business Development: focus on growing sales through new markets, partnerships, and client relationships. Key responsibilities include finding new leads, negotiating deals, and creating growth strategies.
Technical Solution Selling: Conduct technical presentations, lunch-and-learns, and specification reviews covering mechanical seals and rotating equipment systems.
Global Alignment: Collaborate with global sales, engineering, and aftermarket teams to drive business with a unified approach.
Travel: Attend domestic customer sites and occasional international quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
Required Qualifications & Experience
Experience Level: Experience (3+ years preferred) in technical sales or applications engineering within the rotating equipment industry.
Product Knowledge: Deep technical expertise in Mechanical Seals for industrial equipment is highly preferred. Strong background in API (API 610 & API 682) standards will also be considered.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical industry experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical industry experience)
- 3+ years experience in technical sales or applications engineering within the rotating equipment industry
- Deep technical expertise in Mechanical Seals for industrial equipment
- Strong background in API standards (API 610 and API 682)
Flowserve Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strengthened with an enhanced 401(k) match, added employer contributions, and a shorter vesting schedule following recent plan changes. Feedback suggests this compares well with large‑company norms and is a notable part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options is described as solid, complemented by life/disability insurance and an EAP. Feedback suggests overall health benefits are comprehensive for a large industrial employer.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match makes equity participation accessible and financially attractive. Feedback suggests this feature stands out versus typical offerings and adds meaningful value.
Flowserve Corporation Insights
What We Do
Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 19,000 employees in over 60 countries. Built on more than 50 world-renowned heritage brands, the equity and customer loyalty we have earned over the past 220 years is the foundation of our leadership position across the globe.
