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LAYIQ - Technical Sales Manager at United Pipeline Systems, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with pipeline operators, general contractors, engineering firms, procurement teams, and field operations personnel throughout the sales and project lifecycle.
Identify customer needs and project requirements and recommend appropriate United Pipeline Systems products and technical solutions, including plastic-lined pipe, composite pipe, and corrosion-resistant piping systems. Conduct technical presentations and solution discussions focused on application, performance, safety, reliability, and customer value.
Develop timely and accurate proposals, quotations, scopes of work, pricing, and customer presentations in collaboration with estimating, engineering, operations, and other internal teams.
Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and opportunity development through commercial negotiation, contract execution, and project award while complying with company pricing and risk management requirements.
Maintain accurate customer, opportunity, sales activity, pipeline, and forecast information to support sales planning and cross-functional communication.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, and leadership to develop technically and commercially appropriate solutions that meet customer and project requirements.
Lead the sales-to-project handoff for awarded work, ensuring scope, contract requirements, pricing, schedules, customer expectations, and other critical details are clearly communicated to project management and operations.
Monitor customer needs, competitive activity, industry trends, market conditions, and upcoming projects to identify growth opportunities and support product, sales, and marketing strategies.
Represent the company at customer meetings, pre-bid meetings, industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of United Pipeline Systems products, applications, installation methods, and technical capabilities, engaging internal subject-matter experts when additional expertise is required.
Travel as needed to meet with customers, vendors, contractors, and other industry partners; conduct in-person meetings, project site visits, and facility tours to strengthen business relationships, understand project needs, identify new opportunities, and support ongoing sales and project activities.

Requirements

5+ years of technical sales, business development, or account management experience in the energy, pipeline, oil & gas, utility, or industrial sectors.
Strong working knowledge of pipeline construction, integrity, maintenance, midstream operations, or related field services.
Ability to understand technical specifications, drawings, bid packages, project requirements, and customer operating environments.
Proven ability to develop accounts, manage a sales pipeline, close opportunities, and build long-term customer relationships.
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, including experience preparing proposals, quotes, and scopes of work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree or certification in business, engineering, construction management, energy management, or a related field; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
Experience with plastic-lined, composite, RTP, flexible composite, or other corrosion-resistant piping systems and applications.
Established relationships within the pipeline, oil & gas, municipal, utility, or energy infrastructure markets.
Hands-on knowledge of pipeline construction and maintenance services.
Knowledge of composite and plastic-lined pipe selection, installation, joining, repair, and field applications.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical and consultative selling.
Business development and strategic account management.
Customer relationship development.
Technical communication and presentation.
Negotiation, follow-up, and closing.
Territory planning and sales forecasting.
Self-motivation and accountability.
Cross-functional collaboration.
Strong commercial and technical judgment.
Location
United Pipeline Systems, Inc. is based in Durango, Colorado, and is seeking qualified candidates located in Durango, Colorado, Texas and Gulf Coast Region.

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