Area Sales Manager
Sulzer · La Porte, United States
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.
About the role
The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is Sulzer’s primary customer-facing sales representative, responsible for driving Order Intake (OI) in an assigned territory or product line. The ASM develops sales opportunities, manages customer relationships through order completion, and works cross-functionally to secure and execute profitable business. The ASM also promotes Sulzer’s service offerings and represents the full portfolio of solutions available to customers.ASM Responsibilities
- Drive Order Intake growth and achieve sales targets within an assigned territory or product line
- Develop and execute strategies to win new business and expand existing accounts
- Build strong customer relationships and manage opportunities from proposal through completion
- Deliver compelling technical and commercial solutions that meet customer needs
- Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline visibility, and CRM data
- Represent Sulzer at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver profitable customer solutions
- Travel throughout the assigned region to support customers and drive business growth
ASM Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent industry experience
- 5+ years of industrial or technical sales experience, preferably in turbomachinery or rotating equipment
- Proven success developing customer relationships and growing business
- Strong technical, commercial, and contract-review skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational abilities
- Proficiency with Salesforce/CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- Understanding of basic financial and business principles
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel frequently within the assigned territory
What we offer you
15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
401k plan with a 6% match
Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
Motivating wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid paternal leave
Gym re-imbursement
New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)
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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.