Inside Sales Associate (47889)

Inside Sales Associate

Pasadena, TX 77505 Start Date 10/29/2026

Overview

Position Type Full Time

Inside Sales Representative, Process Valves & Flow Control

Competitive Pay, Based on Experience | Pasadena, TX | Full-Time

Precision Pump & Valve (PPV), an MCE Company

Do you have a strong phone presence, a genuine drive to close business, and the ability to build customer relationships in one of the most active energy markets in the country?

At Precision Pump & Valve (PPV), our Inside Sales Representatives are the engine behind our customer relationships, qualifying leads, generating quotes, processing orders, and keeping Permian Basin oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial customers supplied with the safety relief valves, control valves, and process control equipment they depend on. Based out of our Midland, TX location, you'll work through phone, email, and ERP channels to manage the full inside sales cycle, support outside sales on key accounts, and keep warehouse inventory accurate and ready.

If you're an organized, high-energy inside sales professional with a strong phone presence and a background in process industry or MRO sales, we want to talk.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience. We take care of our team with a full benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, we invest in your development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit products.

What You'll Do

Inside Sales & Customer Development

• Make a high volume of outbound calls daily, develop new leads, qualifying prospects, generating interest, and moving opportunities through the sales process.
• Understand customer needs and requirements; route qualified opportunities to the appropriate outside sales representatives for further development and closure.
• Research accounts, identify key players, and generate interest across oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial customers in the Permian Basin and surrounding markets.
• Retain and grow existing customer relationships through a proactive outreach model, staying ahead of customer needs before they call someone else.

Quoting, Orders & ERP

• Generate accurate quotes, purchase orders, and customer orders daily in the ERP system.
• Follow up on quotes with customers and vendors via phone and email to drive conversion and keep opportunities moving.
• Generate shipping labels for various carriers; pull and pack parts and orders per customer request.
• Check in incoming freight and parcel deliveries; maintain accurate receiving records.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Responsible for warehouse inventory management, conducting frequent counts, reordering stock, and maintaining adequate inventory levels to support customer demand.
• Partner with outside sales, marketing, and customer experience teams to support lead generation, quote conversion, and large account activity.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Must Have:

• 3+ years of inside sales, sales development, or account management experience with a proven ability to close.
• Strong phone presence, you're comfortable making dozens of calls per day and can build rapport quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and experience with ERP and/or CRM platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong listening and organizational ability.
• Comfortable working fluidly across phone, email, and digital communication channels.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years of customer service or inside sales experience.
• Knowledge of process valves or related MRO/industrial products.
• Fluid power systems training or certifications.
• Familiarity with oil & gas, petrochemical, or Permian Basin industrial markets.

About Precision Pump & Valve (PPV)

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Lake Charles, LA, Precision Pump & Valve (PPV) is a VR-certified, full-service provider of specialty process controls, including safety relief valves, control valves, regulators, chokes, and chemical injection pumps, serving the oil & gas, petrochemical, and refining industries across the Gulf Coast and West Texas. With 6 facilities across Louisiana, Texas, and Ohio, including our Midland, TX location serving the Permian Basin, 4 of which hold VR certification from the National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors, PPV is built on technical credibility and a reputation for doing things right.

PPV joined Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) in 2023, giving our team the resources and reach of a top-50 national industrial distributor while keeping the specialized expertise and customer-first culture that have defined PPV for four decades. Our motto: "Whenever you need us, whatever it takes, until the job is done."

PPV and MCE are proud Equal Opportunity Employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

If you're a driven inside sales professional who knows the Permian Basin and wants to represent a company that's been the go-to process valve partner for 40 years, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today! It only takes a few minutes.

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