Sales Engineer - Service Solutions - Houston

Desotec Services Sales EngineerTo protect the planet that's our mission at DESOTEC. From air, soil and gas to water and other liquids: at DESOTEC, we purify through sustainable, mobile filter solutions based on activated carbon. Through a smart rental model, our filters are distributed to production companies all over the US. When the carbon inside of the filters is saturated, we make sure to retrieve it for reactivation. That is how we unburden our customers of the administrative, moral, logistical, and ecological consequences of their purification needs. The result: they can focus 100% on what really counts - sustainable production.Your Tasks & ResponsibilitiesNote: Candidates must reside in or near Houston, Texas, for consideration. The Services Sales Engineer will be responsible for driving revenue growth within an assigned territory by selling Desotec's carbon services including bulk/loose carbon sales, slurry, and vacuum and re-bed services. This role combines technical expertise with strong commercial acumen, focusing on identifying customer needs, communicating Desotec's differentiating services and reactivation capabilities, and closing opportunities that deliver value for the customer and meet Desotec's business objectives. Typical territory revenue responsibility $1 to $3 MM (not confined to this range). Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve or exceed territory revenue targets.Soley focused on delivering sales growth for servicing of the installed base of activated carbon filters predominantly with new customers and/or new applications.Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities across industrial, environmental, and manufacturing sectors.Serve as the technical expert on Desotec's reactivation and service capabilities.Conduct on-site customer visits, system assessments, and technical presentations.Work closely with engineering, operations, and service operations teams to ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.Manage the full sales cycle from opportunity identification through proposal development, negotiation, and closing.Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and activity reporting.Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and competitive technologies relevant to activated carbon and spent carbon services.Represent Desotec at trade shows, conferences, and industry events as required.Who Are You?Note: Candidates must reside in or near Houston, Texas, for consideration. Required QualificationsA Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required.Minimum 3 years of professional sales experience selling either water/wastewater processing, hydrocarbon processing, or air/gas processing, or emissions control.Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment and manage territory travel.Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally (up to 5070% depending on territory).Preferred QualificationsEngineering or Chemistry degree/background is preferredExperience with activated carbon, industrial filtration, environmental remediation, emissions treatment, or related technologies.Experience selling service solutions into industrial markets.What's In It For You?Benefits effective day 1Competitive payDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4%10 paid holidaysPaid parental leaveCompany-paid vision insuranceCompany-paid short-term disability coverageCompany-paid long-term disability coverageCareer growth and development opportunitiesOn-the-job training