Outside Sales Representative

Job Description: Outside Sales Representative – Triple Offset Valves & Automation

Territory: Greater Boston and surrounding areas
Travel: ~50% within assigned territory
Industry Focus: Power Generation, Universities & Colleges, and related institutional/industrial sectors

About Bray International

Founded in 1986 Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision. Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do. We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly technical Outside Sales Representative to lead business development and territory growth for our Triple Offset Valve (TOV) and automation solutions. This role will focus on the Greater Boston and surrounding areas, working closely with engineering firms, end users, universities, colleges, power plants, and mechanical contractors.

The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, experience with industrial valves/automation, and a proven ability to build relationships, create demand, and close complex solution-based sales.

Key Responsibilities

Territory & Business Development

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow TOV and automation business across the Greater Boston and surrounding areas market.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with power generation facilities, universities, colleges, and engineering/consulting firms.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing customers, channel partners, and key stakeholders.
• Work with existing Outside Sales Representatives within the territory to help develop leads and sales.

Technical Sales & Solution Support

• Provide technical expertise on Triple Offset Valves, actuation, and automation controls.
• Deliver product presentations, lunch-and-learns, and field demonstrations for engineering teams and end users.
• Interpret technical specifications, P&IDs, and bid documents to position the appropriate valve and automation solutions.
• Assist customers and internal teams with valve sizing, selection, and application engineering.

Customer Engagement & Account Management

• Conduct regular onsite visits (approximately 50% travel) to customer facilities and job sites.
• Manage the entire sales cycle—from prospecting and quoting to negotiation and closing.
• Work closely with inside sales, engineering, and factory teams to deliver accurate proposals and technical support.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Track market trends, competitor activities, and upcoming project opportunities.
• Maintain CRM data, forecast sales, and report territory performance to management.
• Representing the company at industry events, trade shows, and professional associations.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of outside sales experience in industrial products, valves, automation, instrumentation, or related mechanical/electrical products.
• Strong technical understanding of valves, actuation, flow control, or mechanical/industrial systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing a multi-state territory.
• Must live in Boston or the surrounding area.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling Triple Offset Valves, high-performance valves, or automation packages.
• Background in industrial power generation or institutional markets (universities, hospitals, utilities).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Sales, Business, or related field.

Why Join Bray International?

Bray International is a global leader in flow control solutions, offering world-class valves, actuators, and related products. We are committed to innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.

We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Industry-Leading Benefits (Effective the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment):
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Healthy Workplace: Smoke-free, drug-free environment promoting safety and productivity.
• Career Advancement: Clear opportunities for professional growth and internal promotions.
• Exceptional Culture: A privately-owned business with over 30 years of engineering excellence, built on integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

Apply today and join Bray – an industry leader in engineering excellence.

As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana.  This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.