Area Sales Director - Beaumont TX

American Welding and Gas Inc is expanding — and we’re ready to add a driven, results-focused Area Sales Director to lead and grow our thriving Beaumont, TX market
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Are you a sales leader who knows the welding & gas industry inside and out? Do you thrive on building strong teams, driving revenue, and owning a market? This is your chance to take the lead in a high-impact, high-visibility role with a company that’s on the move.

The Area Sales Director is responsible for leading and growing sales performance across a defined multi-location territory. This role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership to sales teams, drives revenue and margin growth, ensures consistent execution of sales initiatives, and strengthens customer relationships. The ideal candidate is a results‑driven leader with strong experience in B2B industrial sales, and people development.

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with company goals and growth initiatives.
• Drive organic growth, margin improvement, and new customer acquisition across assigned locations.
• Establish sales targets, performance metrics, and accountability standards.

• Lead, coach, and develop outside sales representatives, and sales support teams.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing sales talent.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement training and development plans.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key and strategic customers.
• Participate in high-level customer meetings, negotiations, and contract discussions.
• Monitor market conditions, competitive activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.

• Partner with operations leadership to ensure consistent service delivery, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage regional sales budgets, pricing strategies, and profitability targets.
• Review sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and KPI dashboards to drive performance.

• Work closely with marketing, supply chain, safety, and finance teams to support regional initiatives.
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies, sales processes, and CRM usage.
• Support integration of acquisitions and implementation of new systems or programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of progressive B2B sales experience, including multi‑location or regional leadership.
• Proven track record of driving revenue and margin growth and managing high‑performing sales teams.
• Strong understanding of pricing, margin management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce or similar).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• A supportive, team‑oriented culture with opportunities for growth.

A family‑like atmosphere known for growth opportunities and a low turnover rate in the industry.

AWG is expanding and seeking exceptional talent to drive our progress forward. Don’t miss out on a promising future — join our team today!

American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and team member owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical, and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida.

With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations, and 22 fill plants, we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets, and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.

• American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.