Now Hiring - Dräger - Manufacturing Regional Sales Mgr / Rental and Safety Service Sales / Metro Houston, TX in Houston, TX

At Dräger, it is our passion and dedication to protect, support and save lives. Our dedication to life naturally extends to the quality of our employees’ lives. They are the essence of our company, and without them, we would not be what we are today – a world leader in medical and safety technology. We are searching for people who want to join us in building “Technology for Life”.

The Regional Sales Mgr / Rental and Safety Service Sales will support the introduction and development of Draeger’s rental and service business in the US. The role will involve promoting and offering Draeger’s range of rental equipment in conjunction with the many on-site services provided by the company. This position is responsible for generating profitable sales equal to or higher than our annual sales goals/commitments while satisfying the needs of our customers better than our competition. The Regional Sales Mgr / Rental and Safety Service Sales is responsible for introducing and selling into all Draeger-related markets, emphasizing Oil, Gas, and Chemical segments.

This position is part of the functional Draeger Service Organization. It is required to work closely with the outside sales team and all other persons within the service organization.

THIS IS AN OUTSIDE SALES POSITION WITH SOME INSIDE SALES REQUIRED. PRIOR OUTSIDE SALES EXPERIENCE IS A MUST.

Responsibilities: Will generate and develop rental business, including identifying potential customers, making contact, and attending site visits (maybe in conjunction with local Regional Sales Managers and Field Service Technicians) to secure business.

Related Experience: 3-5 years of experience selling products/ services required for turnarounds in the petrochemical/ chemical industry. Able to sell technical products and solutions in the petrochemical/ chemical process industry or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position.

Education: Desired, but not essential, a 4-year degree in Business or Technical discipline from an accredited university.

Special Competencies or Certifications:

• Knowledge of the purchasing processes for turnaround projects.
• Relationship with the safety industry is preferred but not required.
• Possess and maintain a current relevant driving license.
• Ability to communicate effectively and articulate verbal & written company/ product information to customers.
• Proficient in Computer operation and Microsoft applications.

In North America, Draeger employees over 1,400 employees working in our major sites in the United States and Canada (in the US: Andover, MA; Telford, PA; Houston / Coppell, TX, and in Canada: Mississauga, ON), including our Sales and Service workforce employees from coast to coast.

Employees at our Houston, Texas facility are responsible designing comprehensive customer solutions leveraging our Safety portfolio which includes essential lifesaving products including portable gas detection, Draeger Tubes and SCBAs.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

Due to the nature of this position, qualified candidates will be required to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19. Proof of vaccination will be required as part of the onboarding process. You may be required to carry your vaccination card when on-site at client customers.

Draeger is a leading international company in the fields of medical and safety technology. Whether in clinical applications, in industry, mining or emergency services: Draeger products protect, support and save lives. That's what our more than 15,000 employees have been striving for - every day for more than 130 years. Dräger - Technology for Life ®

• Health Insurance
• Contributions to (occupational) pension plans
• Company sports and prevention courses
• Flexible working time
• Health center and gym
• Professional development opportunities and coaching
• Retirement savings