Alfa Laval · 14 hours ago
Valve Portfolio Manager
Houston - Greenspoint, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expAlfa Laval is a pioneering company focused on developing world-leading technologies in vital areas such as energy, food, water, and shipping. They are seeking a Valve Portfolio Manager who will blend technical expertise with business acumen to drive growth and market share for their valve portfolio in the U.S. This role involves analyzing market needs, developing sales strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
Energy EfficiencyIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringMiningTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Drive the development of the valve portfolio to maximize market share within the U.S
Utilize data driven sales practices to ensure sales growth of the valve portfolio
Work with the product and applications teams to drive competence development of Alfa Laval’s sales teams and our external sales channels
Identify and qualify new prospective customers, especially in emerging or adjacent markets
Create sales tools (i.e. PP presentations, demonstrations, etc.) that enable our sales teams and channels to effectively communicate our value proposition
Actively participate in significant sales opportunities, providing technical and commercial expertise to drive closing
Maintain CRM data and contribute to pipeline development and forecasting
Work with the U.S. Sales Org. to develop a competitive pricing strategy to maximize profitability of the respective portfolio
Analyze market insights and customer buying behavior to develop strategic sales plans
Be a representative and voice for your portfolio within Alfa Laval. Driving commercial sales strategies and programs to improve visibility and engagement of the respective portfolio
Work with our global product and portfolio management teams to gain additional market insights and ensure proper prioritization of EPD and NPD projects
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing and R&D to drive the local launch of new products and solutions, ensuring successful market introduction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical is preferred, Business Administration, or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in engineering, technical sales, product management, or process development – preferably in Food, Beverage, Dairy, Personal Care, or Life Science industries
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Proven success in customer-facing roles such as sales, application engineering, or technical support
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with technical and executive level stakeholders
Expertise in managing diverse sales channels (direct, distributor, national accounts) with a proactive approach to execution and follow-through
Strong strategic and analytical skills, with a proven track record of leveraging data for decision-making
Proficiency in Excel or other data management tools for analyzing and maximizing sales data
Willingness to travel 50%-60% across the United States
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision/life
401(k) plan
And more
Company
Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval is a supplier of products and solutions for heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-05-17IPO
2000-08-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Fredrik Ekström
CFO
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