Technical Sales Specialist Jobs in Texas
Technical Sales Specialist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in industrial automation, energy technology, medical devices, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from entry-level account support to senior territory manager. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin drive the bulk of hiring, with established employers like Siemens, Honeywell, and Dell Technologies maintaining large Texas sales operations. Demand is strongest for specialists with backgrounds in oil and gas instrumentation, life sciences equipment, and cloud infrastructure solutions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Instrumentation Sales Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the strategic targeting and sales of Instrumentation products across the United States. Drive ABB's market presence through technical expertise and exceptional customer engagement.
The work model for the role is: Remote with preferred living location in TX, NM, or OK. The position requires up to 30% - 50% travel to customer locations based on living location. #LI-Remote
This role is contributing to the sales of the ABB Instrumentation portfolio across the US.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Present fit-for-purpose ABB Flow Instrumentation portfolio tailored to customer applications
- Ensures the major upstream Flow Instrumentation accounts in the US are identified and prioritized. May act as Account Manager for Automation accounts in conjunction with the local Account Manager and possibly for accounts across the country and around the world.
- Responsible for achieving key targets (e.g. volume, price, and mix) for instrumentation solutions in the US. Create detailed business plans, implements with regular follow-up.
- Monitor market trends and recommend adjustments for the strategy and plans accordingly to meet changing market and competitive landscapes. Provides appropriate market information for long- to mid-term decision making.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the Role:
- Bachelor's Degree with 10+ Years of Experience or Associate's Degree/High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 12+ years’ relevant experience
- 7+ years of experience in measurement and flow measurement required, proving experience strongly preferred
- Ability to develop and implement structured sales processes and strategies that improve efficiency and lead to winning team; obsessive focus on end users and customers’ wants, needs, goals and objectives
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time depending on home location and customer targets and project / EPC offices for main targeted areas.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work permanently for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Instrumentation Sales Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the strategic targeting and sales of Instrumentation products across the United States. Drive ABB's market presence through technical expertise and exceptional customer engagement.
The work model for the role is: Remote with preferred living location in TX, NM, or OK. The position requires up to 30% - 50% travel to customer locations based on living location. #LI-Remote
This role is contributing to the sales of the ABB Instrumentation portfolio across the US.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Present fit-for-purpose ABB Flow Instrumentation portfolio tailored to customer applications
- Ensures the major upstream Flow Instrumentation accounts in the US are identified and prioritized. May act as Account Manager for Automation accounts in conjunction with the local Account Manager and possibly for accounts across the country and around the world.
- Responsible for achieving key targets (e.g. volume, price, and mix) for instrumentation solutions in the US. Create detailed business plans, implements with regular follow-up.
- Monitor market trends and recommend adjustments for the strategy and plans accordingly to meet changing market and competitive landscapes. Provides appropriate market information for long- to mid-term decision making.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the Role:
- Bachelor's Degree with 10+ Years of Experience or Associate's Degree/High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 12+ years’ relevant experience
- 7+ years of experience in measurement and flow measurement required, proving experience strongly preferred
- Ability to develop and implement structured sales processes and strategies that improve efficiency and lead to winning team; obsessive focus on end users and customers’ wants, needs, goals and objectives
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time depending on home location and customer targets and project / EPC offices for main targeted areas.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work permanently for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Technical Sales Specialist Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- ABB1
- Halliburton1
- Nokia1
- Puffer Sweiven1
- Samsara1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing4
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Technology & Software1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical sales specialist jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, business, or a related technical field
- Two or more years of B2B sales experience in a technical or industrial market
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex product specifications to non-technical buyers
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
- Willingness to travel within an assigned Texas territory to visit customer sites
- Experience preparing technical proposals, quotes, and presentations for enterprise clients
Technical Sales Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical sales specialist in Texas?
Most Texas employers require a bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, or business discipline matched to the product line, such as mechanical engineering for industrial equipment or biology for medical devices. No statewide sales license applies to this role, but specialties like medical device sales often require manufacturer certification programs. Building product knowledge through an applications engineering or inside sales role at a Texas manufacturer or distributor is the most common entry path.
How much do technical sales specialists make in Texas?
Technical sales specialists in Texas earn a median of about $130,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,730 for the lowest 10% to over $201,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical sales specialists in Texas?
Employers hiring technical sales specialists in Texas right now include ABB, Halliburton, and Nokia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, aerospace, and health system headquarters means demand stays consistent across the state even outside of peak hiring cycles.
Which Texas cities have the most technical sales specialist jobs?
Houston, Coppell, and Carrollton have the most technical sales specialist openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense petrochemical, energy, and industrial manufacturing base, Dallas-Fort Worth reflects the region's large enterprise software and telecom employer presence, and Austin's growth in semiconductor and cloud technology companies has steadily expanded the market there.
Are there remote technical sales specialist jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles, because the job typically involves on-site product demonstrations and customer visits. About 22% of technical sales specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, covering territory-wide roles where travel replaces a fixed office. Pre-sales, solution consulting, and inside technical sales positions are the sub-roles most likely to allow full remote or hybrid schedules.
How can I get hired as a technical sales specialist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an inside sales or sales development role at a Texas industrial distributor or manufacturer, where product training is structured and quotas are lower. Companies like Grainger, Emerson, and Roper Technologies run rotational sales associate programs from their Texas offices that are open to recent graduates. Earning a relevant manufacturer certification, such as a controls or instrumentation credential from a community college through the Texas State Technical College system, strengthens an application before you have a full sales record.
Where can I find and apply to technical sales specialist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to technical sales specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to each one.
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