Area Sales Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Sales Leadership role at Sulzer. La Porte · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $107,500–$182,400 across the United States.
Sulzer has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Grow order intake across your territory or product line, meeting the sales goals set for it
- Find new business and expand existing accounts with strategies tailored to each opportunity
- Guide customer opportunities from proposal to completion while building lasting relationships
- Keep forecasts, pipeline records and CRM information accurate and current
- Represent the full solution portfolio at customer meetings and events, and travel the region to support sales
What you bring
- At least five years in industrial or technical sales, ideally involving turbomachinery or rotating equipment
- A track record of building customer relationships and growing business
- Strong technical and commercial judgment, including the ability to review contracts
- Salesforce or other CRM proficiency, along with Microsoft Office skills
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who can develop accounts, handle technical and commercial discussions, and coordinate with other teams to close profitable business. You’ll travel frequently across your assigned territory. The role is based in La Porte, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent industry experience.
From the employer
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.
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