Technical Sales Representative

Are you an accomplished Technical Sales Professional in the process industry seeking to elevate your career? If so, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Houston, TX, you will be responsible for driving level instrumentation sales across the Houston Ship Channel Region. As a vital member of our team, you will partner with customers to make the world healthier, safer, and balanced. If you are looking to begin your career with an industry leader, we would love to hear from you! This is a remote field-based position located within the territory.

 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Drive highly accelerated growth of our level instrumentation in the territory 
• Deliver sales solutions both independently and collaboratively, working seamlessly across teams to achieve success 
• Act as a Strategic Partner to both current and prospective customers, gaining a deep understanding of their business needs and recommending solutions to maintain and grow level sales
• Use proven sales strategies and CRM tools to effectively promote and sell the company's image and "Total Value"
• Conduct regular territory analysis and strategic planning to identify and capitalize on level opportunities
• Pursue and secure major project business, demonstrating a strong ability to close deals

Who You Are:

You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies, understanding interpersonal and group dynamics and engaging in an effective manner. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information and readily distinguish between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to efficiently define sophisticated problems accurately before moving to solutions. You maintain a positive demeanor and forward-thinking approach despite troubling circumstances or setbacks. You negotiate strategically in tough situations, by responding efficiently to the reactions and positions of others, to win concessions without damaging relationships.  You have a passion for pursuing new opportunities and have a drive to excel. Prefer background with level instrumentation and industry experience in chemical.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or a combination of education and experience relevant to our products or industry
• At least 3 years of technical sales experience in the automation industry
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be a self-starter and work with limited supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% within the territory, with occasional overnight stays
• Travel outside of the territory for factory training and meetings
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available for this position)

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.