Area Business Manager Jobs in Texas
Area Business Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer packaged goods, and industrial distribution, with openings ranging from first-time territory managers through senior regional leadership. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by major employers such as Abbott, ExxonMobil, and Dell Technologies, all of which maintain substantial Texas operations and consistently recruit area business managers. The most sought-after specializations in the state are healthcare sales, energy sector account management, and technology channel partnerships. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
Responsible for maintaining/increasing sales volume and margin with existing and new accounts within OEM and/or industrial/distribution channels. Accountable for executing assigned sales goals and sales plans within our Dallas, TX territory. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and maintaining effective agreements. Actively supports the Corporation's Win Strategy. Proactively works with all division management and related support departments to ensure customer service needs are met or exceeded. Reports to Regional Sales Manager.
Parker Engineered Materials Group (EMG) is the global leader in sealing and shielding technologies using advanced materials in a wide range of industrial applications. These materials and products are engineered to meet the specific needs of their customers' applications and environments, offering solutions that enhance performance, reliability and safety.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with OEM customers and distributor accounts while meeting position objectives. Ensure Parker products are specified to maintain and increase revenue by prioritizing the opportunities on an account-by-account basis to obtain optimum sales and margin results.
- Identify and prospect potential customers within the assigned territory to build a strong sales pipeline.
Map out strategic accounts and markets by identifying technical, product and service needs, where the value resides, key decision makers & power sponsors, opportunities for revenue, product or service expansion
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical knowledge of group/division products, applications, features, advantages, and benefits. Remain current with relevant internal and external training and development.
- Obtain specification and approvals at engineering firms, major accounts, and/or distributors assigned to develop increased sales opportunities and margins.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace and provide reports, on a regular and/or monthly basis. Keep management aware of changes that would affect the distribution of Parker products. Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
- Assist the divisions in planning strategy to provide the products and services required for their assigned accounts. Actively support cross divisional and other group products with proper referrals.
- Provide product training at the distributor and customer levels. Motivate and provide sales direction to the distributors. Assist in the conversion of competitive accounts to Parker.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience in direct and/or distributor sales of industrial technical products; progressive experience in sales or divisional operations.
- Effective communication, both oral and written; PC skills a must; MS Office Suite.
- Past demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets; sustain sales growth in territory; proven track record of achieves plus experience.
- Capable of multiproduct selling.
- Must be able to travel overnight 50%-60% of time or as required.
Preferred:
- A technical degree is preferred.
- Previous rubber industry and engineered sealing experience preferred.
- Proper product and system certification preferred.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drug Tests
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
Position Summary
Responsible for maintaining/increasing sales volume and margin with existing and new accounts within OEM and/or industrial/distribution channels. Accountable for executing assigned sales goals and sales plans within our Dallas, TX territory. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and maintaining effective agreements. Actively supports the Corporation's Win Strategy. Proactively works with all division management and related support departments to ensure customer service needs are met or exceeded. Reports to Regional Sales Manager.
Parker Engineered Materials Group (EMG) is the global leader in sealing and shielding technologies using advanced materials in a wide range of industrial applications. These materials and products are engineered to meet the specific needs of their customers' applications and environments, offering solutions that enhance performance, reliability and safety.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships with OEM customers and distributor accounts while meeting position objectives. Ensure Parker products are specified to maintain and increase revenue by prioritizing the opportunities on an account-by-account basis to obtain optimum sales and margin results.
- Identify and prospect potential customers within the assigned territory to build a strong sales pipeline.
Map out strategic accounts and markets by identifying technical, product and service needs, where the value resides, key decision makers & power sponsors, opportunities for revenue, product or service expansion
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical knowledge of group/division products, applications, features, advantages, and benefits. Remain current with relevant internal and external training and development.
- Obtain specification and approvals at engineering firms, major accounts, and/or distributors assigned to develop increased sales opportunities and margins.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace and provide reports, on a regular and/or monthly basis. Keep management aware of changes that would affect the distribution of Parker products. Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
- Assist the divisions in planning strategy to provide the products and services required for their assigned accounts. Actively support cross divisional and other group products with proper referrals.
- Provide product training at the distributor and customer levels. Motivate and provide sales direction to the distributors. Assist in the conversion of competitive accounts to Parker.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience in direct and/or distributor sales of industrial technical products; progressive experience in sales or divisional operations.
- Effective communication, both oral and written; PC skills a must; MS Office Suite.
- Past demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets; sustain sales growth in territory; proven track record of achieves plus experience.
- Capable of multiproduct selling.
- Must be able to travel overnight 50%-60% of time or as required.
Preferred:
- A technical degree is preferred.
- Previous rubber industry and engineered sealing experience preferred.
- Proper product and system certification preferred.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drug Tests
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in area business manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a closely related field required
- Three or more years of outside sales or territory management experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-account portfolio across a defined Texas geography
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce for pipeline reporting and forecasting
- Valid Texas driver's license and willingness to travel throughout an assigned district
- Strong command of consultative selling techniques and contract negotiation processes
Area Business Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a area business manager in Texas?
Most area business manager roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline, combined with prior outside sales or account management experience. Texas does not issue a state license specific to this role, so hiring decisions hinge on a verifiable record of quota attainment and territory growth. Candidates in pharmaceutical or medical device sales often strengthen their applications with CNPR certification or comparable industry credentials recognized by Texas-based employers.
How much do area business managers make in Texas?
Area business managers in Texas earn a median of about $103,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,190 for the lowest 10% to over $264,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire area business managers in Texas?
Employers hiring area business managers in Texas right now include Pharvaris, Anywhere Real Estate, and DSV, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's size and industrial diversity mean hiring is spread across healthcare, energy, technology, and consumer goods sectors, giving candidates a wide range of industries to target.
Which Texas cities have the most area business manager jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most area business manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of energy, petrochemical, and healthcare employers, Dallas-Fort Worth draws heavily from corporate headquarters in technology and financial services, and Austin's expanding technology sector and consumer brands have made it a fast-growing market for territory-based sales leadership.
Are there remote area business manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Area business manager roles are inherently field-based, built around in-person client visits and territory coverage, so fully remote positions make up a small share of the market. About 50% of area business manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be roles where strategic planning and reporting outweigh daily on-site presence, such as regional oversight or key account positions.
How can I get hired as a area business manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a territory sales representative role, which large Texas-based employers in pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods use as a pipeline into area management. Companies such as Abbott and Dell Technologies run structured associate sales programs in their Texas divisions that are explicitly designed for candidates without prior field experience. Building a portfolio of consistent quota results in an inside sales or customer success role at a Texas employer and pairing it with a CNPR certificate or an MBA from a Texas business school significantly improves the path to an area business manager title.
Where can I find and apply to area business manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to area business manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and preferred Texas market, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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