Join Flowserve as a Sales Engineer managing a well-established industrial territory spanning the Cincinnati to Louisville corridor. In this role, you will partner directly with chemical processing facilities and power generation customers to solve critical rotating equipment challenges with an emphasis on mechanical seals. You will drive commercial growth by combining direct end-user relationships with distributor channel collaboration to deliver high-reliability flow-control solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and expand an established commercial territory across chemical and power accounts to exceed annual sales targets.
- Partner with plant reliability and maintenance engineers to troubleshoot chronic equipment failures and specify mechanical seal solutions.
- Collaborate closely with our primary regional distributor partner to support power generation accounts and drive joint sales initiatives.
- Oversee active direct customer agreements, including long-term service contracts and Life Cycle Advantage (LCA) programs.
- Conduct on-site plant walk-downs to evaluate operating conditions and recommend tailored American Petroleum Institute (API) piping flush plans.
- Work cross-functionally with application engineers and Quick Response Center (QRC) repair facilities to generate accurate commercial proposals.
- Maintain customer relationship management records, customer visit reports, and accurate monthly booking forecasts across the territory.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or equivalent practical rotating equipment sales and field service experience.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of commercial or technical experience within rotating equipment, pumps, or mechanical seals.
- Demonstrated technical understanding of mechanical seals, seal auxiliary systems, and centrifugal pump operation.
- Willingness to travel 50% to 60% across the regional territory for regular customer plant visits and consultations.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct sales or application engineering experience with mechanical seals from an equipment manufacturer or industrial distributor.
- Established commercial relationships with chemical manufacturing or power generation facilities across southern Ohio and Kentucky.
- Practical background in rotating equipment reliability, plant maintenance engineering, or equipment troubleshooting.
What We Can Offer You
At Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your, and your family's, needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you're in.
Our benefits* include:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Planning & Financial Wellness Resources
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Parental Leave
- Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
*Benefits vary by job, location and/or collective bargaining agreement.
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The pay range for this role is $109,177.97 - $163,766.95 per year.Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or equivalent practical rotating equipment sales and field service experience
- 3 to 5 years of commercial or technical experience with rotating equipment, pumps, or mechanical seals
- Technical understanding of mechanical seals, seal auxiliary systems, and centrifugal pump operation
- Willingness to travel 50% to 60% across the regional territory
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship
- Direct sales or application engineering experience with mechanical seals from an equipment manufacturer or industrial distributor
- Established commercial relationships with chemical manufacturing or power generation facilities across southern Ohio and Kentucky
- Background in rotating equipment reliability, plant maintenance engineering, or equipment troubleshooting
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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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.
