Outside Sales Representative

Are you an outside sales professional with a background in industrial gases that would benefit from a high visibility role? Leverage your sales expertise and enjoy competitive compensation, a great benefits package, and the support and backing of an industry leader. Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing! 

Meritus Texas, a leading supplier of full-range industrial and medical gases, is seeking a sales professional to join their team as an Outside Sales Representative in the Houston, TX area. 

If you have at least 5 years of outside sales experience and experience working with refinery support services/contractors, Meritus Texas wants to hear from you!  

Why Sales professionals join the Meritus Texas team: 

• Competitive pay, based on your experience. 
• Unbeatable benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K! 
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our specialized gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply to. You don’t have to worry about a lack of customers at any time. 
• Opportunities for advancement: Meritus Texas is always looking for key players to professionally develop and move into higher level roles.   
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing! 
• High level of autonomy: Meritus Texas values your sales expertise, and you will enjoy a high level of autonomy in this role as you generate and expand business throughout the Houston area. 

Minimum qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED. 
• At least 5 years of outside sales experience. 
• Proficient with MS Office – Excel, Word & PowerPoint. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.  
• Clean driving record. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required. 
• Industrial, medical or specialty gas experience preferred, but not required. 

Essential duties/responsibilities:  

• Develops new business and maintains existing business by building and sustaining strong, trusting relationships with customers and prospects. 
• Cold calls (onsite & phone) potential targets.  
• Responsible for gross profit improvement. 
• Plans and organizes activities and resources so that sales goals are consistently met or exceeded. 
• Prepares and executes Business Plan for targeted customer segments. 
• Secures long term relationships by negotiating product supply agreements. 
• Accountable for providing complete and accurate account set-up and pricing data. 
• Maintain list of target accounts by generating and qualifying new business leads. 
• Conducts competitive intelligence. 
• Demonstrates products to new account customers. 
• Manages territory budget. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

About the Company: Meritus Texas is your trusted partner for all your welding and gas supply needs. With 17 locations across Texas and one in Louisiana, our mission is simple — to provide top-quality products and exceptional customer service. As part of the Meritus Gas Partners network, we combine the reliability of large-scale providers with the personalized care of a local supplier, ensuring every interaction meets our high standards of professionalism and customer satisfaction.  

Meritus Texas is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.