Valve Automation Supervisor

Job Title: Valve Automation Supervisor (Commercial Operations)

Location: Houston, Texas

Salary: $120,000

About the Role:

JBAndrews is partnering with a leading multinational industrial equipment manufacturer, one of the world’s largest suppliers of pumps, valves, mechanical seals, automation systems, and related services to sectors including oil & gas, power, and chemicals. They are seeking a Valve Automation Supervisor to lead the inside sales and commercial operations team in Houston. This is a key leadership role focused on managing and developing a small team of application engineers, supporting the quotation process, and ensuring a high standard of technical and commercial support to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of 3 inside application engineers.

Oversee daily operations of the valve automation quotation and sales support process.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of quotes and technical documentation.

Act as a point of escalation for complex applications and customer interactions.

Work closely with external sales, engineering, and operations teams to align on customer requirements and project scopes.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and customer focus within the team.

Identify training and development needs, and support performance management.

Maintain and build strong relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders.

What You’ll Need:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in the valve industry, with a strong understanding of valve automation systems.

Proven experience in inside sales or commercial operations roles within the industrial equipment or process automation sectors.

Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.

Strong technical and commercial acumen.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality support to customers.

Due to the number of applicants, if you have not received feedback within 2 weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.