Sales Associate

Job overview

The Sales Associate role is onsite in Houston, TX; compensation is not specified. The position is a rotational assignment through Powell Industries’ project management and estimating functions, with an expected duration of approximately 24 months. The associate builds experience in project delivery and estimating to prepare for consideration for an outside Sales Executive role. The work supports customer proposals and project execution through coordination, quotation preparation, and familiarity with Powell’s equipment and project lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Rotate through project management and estimating assignments
• support project management processes, customer interfaces, contract management, change orders, project financials, forecasting, and post-sale shipment and warranty processes
• support quotations and prepare proposals
• enter orders through invoicing
• read electrical drawings
• evaluate subcontractor proposals
• develop knowledge of Powell equipment and applications
• role may involve significant local or regional travel, occasional overnight travel, and possibly international travel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sales associate

rotational program

project management

estimating

quotation support

electrical products

customer interface

proposal preparation

houston tx

powell industries

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• 401(k) savings
• annual bonus potential
• paid time off
• professional development
• company-sponsored wellness programs.

Why this role

Approximately 24-month rotational assignment intended to prepare associates for consideration in outside sales.

About the employer

Powell Industries, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing. Sector: 33.