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.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Sales Representative to join our team in Orange, TX or Pasadena, TX In this role, you will work closely with senior sales leaders to support account management, drive new business development, and ensure a seamless customer experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring professional to gain hands-on field experience, develop deep industry knowledge, and contribute to the overall success of our sales operations
Responsibilities:
Support senior sales representatives in managing and growing assigned customer accounts
Conduct customer visits alongside senior team members to build relationships and gain field experience
Assist in identifying new business opportunities through prospecting, site visits, and customer engagement
Support preparation of quotes and proposals, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up
Participate in project-related communications, including status updates and coordination with customers, operations, and internal stakeholders
Maintain and update sales pipeline and customer activities in D365 and Salesforce
Help coordinate customer visits, facility tours, and test runs (e.g., TDI, inspections)
Collaborate with inside sales and operations to support order processing, delivery timelines, and customer expectations
Attend sales meetings, production/WIP meetings, and contribute to action tracking and follow-ups
Ideal Background and Minimum Qualifications:
1–2 years of experience in an inside sales or support role, ideally within the industrial or manufacturing sectors.
You have a working knowledge of electromechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, generators, or industrial repair services.
A degree is preferred but not required; we value hands-on experience and aptitude.
You are as comfortable explaining technical solutions over the phone as you are planning to eventually present them in person.
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Physical and Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to visit client sites, attend trade events, or shadow field sales representatives.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a vehicle to visit customer locations as needed.
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
Health savings account matching
Motivating wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid paternal leave
Gym reimbursement
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.
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13’130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
