Area Sales Manager

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.