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Hose Master

Manufactures metal hose and expansion joints

Key Account OEM Sales Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, MBA
Euclid, OH, USA
In PersonRequires 25–50% overnight local travel.

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, business, or industrial technology.
  • An MBA is preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial sales or key account management, preferably at headquarters level.
  • Credibility with engineers, procurement personnel, and other key contacts in technical and commercial settings.
  • Ability to manage long-cycle, complex industrial sales processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve sales and budget goals.
  • Ability to implement sales and marketing strategies effectively.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to provide leadership internally and externally.
  • Ability to communicate cross-functionally within the company and with customers.
  • Commitment to building strong business relationships with customers.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and process requirements.
  • Strong organizational skills, including capturing and maintaining valuable information and proactively managing next actions.
  • Ability to travel 25–50% overnight locally.
  • Valid driver's license with limited moving violations.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Own key accounts and original equipment manufacturer accounts, including a defined customer list such as Swagelok, Parker, McMaster-Carr, and Grainger.
  • Grow sales through product expansion, engineered solutions, and market extension by partnering with customer leadership, marketing and sales, sourcing, engineering, and other customer departments that affect sales development.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments.
  • Work with the commercial management team to develop and implement the company's key-account and original equipment manufacturer strategy.
  • Coordinate company activities related to pricing, contract renewals, performance metrics, and quality and delivery issues to the mutual satisfaction of the company and its key accounts.
  • Conduct regular customer reviews of business performance.
  • Monitor market and competitive trends to position company value effectively.
  • Develop forecasts and budgets for key accounts and original equipment manufacturer accounts.
  • Work with Marketing to prospect potential original equipment manufacturer and contractor accounts and generate leads to solicit new business.
Desired Qualifications
  • MBA preferred.
  • Headquarters-level industrial sales or key account management experience preferred.

About the company

Hose Master is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, serving core industrial markets such as power generation, refining and petrochemicals, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling. Its products are metal hoses and expansion joints designed to channel fluids or gases while accommodating movement, vibration, and thermal expansion; they are made through fabrication and welding, with custom engineering to fit specific applications. The company differentiates itself by scale (over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space), customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and deep application expertise, aiming to be the preferred supplier through reliable service and technical know-how. Hose Master’s goal is to be the first choice for metal hose and expansion joint solutions by combining design capability, production quality, and superior customer support.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Hose Master launched 2026 content around data-center liquid cooling and Gulf Coast marine uses.
  • Hose Master had 68 active 2026 job postings, nearly doubling 2025.
  • National Hose still markets Hose Master assemblies in June 2026, expanding channel reach.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount slipped to 496 in 2026, signaling limited growth despite active hiring.
  • Metraflex and Microflex rank close behind Hose Master in 2026 buyer attention.
  • A 2027 data-center cooling bet fails if hyperscalers standardize nonmetal alternatives.

What makes Hose Master unique

  • Founded 1982, Hose Master leads North America in flexible metal hose and bellows.
  • It operates four U.S. manufacturing sites: Cleveland, Houston, Atlanta, and Reno.
  • Its 500,000-square-foot footprint and ASME stamps support demanding industrial customers.

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