Specialty Chemical Control Valve Specialist

Posted:
12/16/2025, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Texas, United States ⋅ Utah, United States ⋅ Louisiana, United States ⋅ Springville, Utah, United States ⋅ Houston, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Role Summary:

Flowserve is looking for a Subject Manager Expert (SME) for Specialty Chemical market to support our Automation & Control Valve business unit.

The Commercial Operation SME is the authority in regard to the Specialty Chemical market. As such, he/she is the go-to person for sales and Commercial operation when it gets to specifying products applicable the Specialty Chemical market. The SME will collaborate globally with cross-functional teams including Commercial Operations, Sales, Engineering & Product Management to help increase booking, revenue and profitability.

This position can be located anywhere.

Travel requirement: 50%

Responsibilities:

  • Main role is to expand our presence and bookings in the Specialty Chemical market
  • Works with the commercial operation teams to define application guidelines to offer the best technical and commercial solution.
  • Works with product management and engineering to help develop or customize products that meet market requirements including requested certification
  • Works with sales to enlist on vendor’s list specific to the Specialty Chemical market. and develop capability to receive RFQs
  • Develop insights and recommendations related to market-level-prices
  • Develop insights and recommendations related to service requirements
  • Understand competition and how to differentiate our solution in the Specialty Chemical application field.
  • Develop training material to improve overall knowledge of various functions specific to the Specialty Chemical market.

Requirements:

  • Deep product, service and solution expertise in the Specialty Chemical market and portfolio acquired through education or experience
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in commercial operations, sales operations or related roles
  • Ability to interact globally and interface effectively across regions and functions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a high sense of urgency with a Customer-focused mindset.
  • Ability to produce professional reports and presentations
  • Think outside of the box and be creative to provide solutions
  • Travel requirements globally – over 50%

Preferred:

  • Degree in related field.

Benefits Starting from Day 1:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)

  • Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance

  • Short and Long Term Disability

  • Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources

  • Educational Assistance Program

  • Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Flowserve Corporation

Website: https://www.flowserve.com/

Headquarter Location: Irving, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1997

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Energy ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Industrial Automation ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Oil and Gas