Area Sales Manager

About Sulzer 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 2025, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.6 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).

Sulzer

Serving essential industries.

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sulzer.com

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

Winterthur

1834

Public Company

477k LinkedIn followers

• The Area Sales Manager has primary and direct responsibility for all commercial activity and the external promotion of the company in the assigned territory. The ASM is expected to be a leader and an achiever. The ASM supports the sales process by interfacing with customers and helping understand how products meet their needs. This role bridges the gap between engineering and sales, ensuring technical accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Candidate preferred to live in the Louisianna Territory(Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, etc.)
• This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large organization.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the assigned sales budget for the territory.
• Externally promotes Sulzer to the market assigned.
• Develops and implements sales strategies consistent with the goals of Sulzer.
• Provides complete, timely and accurate quoting information for quote development.
• Supports the development of and delivers proposals to the client.
• Follows up on all business activities/quotes to the client thru closing.
• Responsible for accurate sales forecasts for the assigned area and accounts.
• Reviews contracts and PO terms and conditions for assigned area accounts.
• Responsible for the management and control of all business expenses.
• Maintains an accurate database on central operational system
• It is expected that up to 75% of the ASM’s time is spent in the direct selling activity or pursuing and developing new and /or existing accounts within the assigned areas.
• Proposal sign-off authority the Company Delegation of Authority
• Attends Trade Shows at the direction of the Regional Sales Manager.
• This position requires and demands extensive travel into the territory assigned. If for any reason this cannot or is not accomplished, the ASM will be re-evaluate and be reassigned and or relieved of this responsibility as a result.

• Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and at least of 5-7 years of relevant experience (or equivalent skills) are minimally required to carry out the role.
• Technical background in engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in solution selling.
• Ability to translate technical features into business benefits.
• Familiarity with CRM and technical documentation tools.

• 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
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement
• 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.