Industrial Sales & Marketing Manager – Valve Automation Focus
This isn’t a maintenance role.
This is a build-the-market role.
We’re looking for a driven industrial sales leader to take ownership of a largely untapped valve automation market and turn it into a major growth channel. If you know how to open doors, sell technical solutions, and create momentum where none exists—this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do
- Drive and expand valve automation sales across industrial and manufacturing sectors
- Identify and penetrate underdeveloped markets with strong upside
- Prospect, develop, and close new business—this is a true hunter role
- Build relationships with plant managers, engineers, and decision-makers
- Execute a focused go-to-market strategy around automation and efficiency
- Partner with internal teams to deliver tailored technical solutions
- Track performance, adjust strategy, and continuously improve results
- Travel as needed to win and grow business
Why This Role Stands Out
- Untapped territory with real growth potential
- Opportunity to build something vs. inherit it
- Strong internal technical support—you’re selling real solutions
- High visibility role with direct impact on company growth
What We’re Looking For
- Proven success in industrial or technical B2B sales
- Experience in manufacturing, processing, energy, or related industries
- Exposure to valves, automation, controls, or mechanical systems preferred
- Hunter mentality—comfortable creating opportunities from scratch
- Strong communication skills across technical and executive audiences
- Strategic thinker who executes
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base + performance-driven upside
- Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO)
- Long-term growth in a high-demand product segment
CONFIDENTIAL RESUMES: Jay.petsche@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
