Hose. Fittings.
Couplings.
Connections.
We recruit the people who understand the products, applications, customers and channels that drive the hose and fittings market.
Specialized sales and leadership recruiting for hose, fittings, couplings and related fluid-conveyance manufacturers and distributors.
Meet Heather Goldberg
Hose & Fittings Team Leader
A strong hose and fittings hire needs more than product names on a résumé. Talk with Heather about your products, applications, customer base and sales channel so we can identify the experience that matters most to your business.
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Product knowledge. Application knowledge. Commercial strength.
The strongest professionals in hose and fittings understand how products are selected, assembled, specified and sold into different applications. We look beyond job titles to understand the products someone knows, the customers they serve and how they develop business.
Product experience
What types of hose, fittings, couplings, adapters or connectors have they sold or supported?
Application knowledge
Do they understand pressure, media, temperature, environment and the demands of the end use?
Customer relationships
Have they sold to distributors, OEMs, end users, contractors or industrial accounts?
Sales approach
Have they succeeded in territory development, specification selling, account growth or technical problem-solving?
Hose and fittings specialists. For your team.
We recruit professionals with backgrounds across hose, fittings, couplings and related fluid-conveyance products.
Hydraulic Hose & Fittings
- Hydraulic hose
- Hydraulic fittings
- Adapters
- Quick-connectors
- Couplings
- Hose assemblies
Industrial Hose
- Industrial hose
- Chemical hose
- Water hose
- Petroleum hose
- Air hose
- Specialty hose applications
Metal Hose & Specialty Connections
- Metal hose
- Flexible connectors
- Specialty connectors
- Engineered hose assemblies
Industrial Fittings
- Pipe fittings
- Compression fittings
- Industrial couplings
- Specialty adapters and connectors
The sales channel matters.
Selling hose and fittings through distribution is different from managing OEM accounts, supporting end users or solving application problems in the field. We ask questions that help distinguish those backgrounds.
Manufacturers
Building demand, supporting distribution partners, developing strategic accounts and working with product and engineering teams.
Distributors
Growing territories, managing local customer relationships, supporting multiple product lines and helping customers solve application problems.
OEM Customers
Navigating specifications, engineering requirements, approved products and production programs.
End Users
Working with maintenance, operations, engineering and purchasing teams to solve hose, fitting and connection challenges.
Specialty / Application-Focused Sellers
Selling into demanding applications where product selection, safety and reliability matter.
Experience that connects to your customers.
We consider where candidates have built their product knowledge, customer relationships and application experience, including:
- Construction
- Industrial manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Chemical processing
- Water & Wastewater
- Petrochemical
- Oil & gas
- Heavy equipment
- Mobile equipment
- General industrial markets
The goal is to identify relevant experience and understand how it translates to your products, customers and growth opportunities.
The people who move your business forward.
Sales & Business Development
- Outside Sales
- Territory Sales
- Account Managers
- Sales Engineers
- Business Development
- Inside Sales
Management & Leadership
- Sales Managers
- Regional Sales Managers
- Branch Managers
- National Sales Managers
- Vice Presidents
- Presidents
- General Managers
Technical & Customer Support
- Application-focused sales professionals
- Technical support
- Field service professionals
Also hiring in manufacturing management or engineering? Ask about support for select searches.
A recruiter who already knows the market.
Hose and fittings is a specialized market with its own manufacturers, distributors, product knowledge and long-term relationships. GRS recruiters work within this industry and understand the products, channels and customer environments that shape a successful hire.
Market Specialists
Recruiters focused on hose, fittings, fluid power and closely related industrial markets.
Established Networks
Long-term relationships with sales professionals, managers and executives across the industry.
Targeted Recruiting
We recruit proven performers directly rather than relying only on people actively applying for jobs.
Let’s talk Hose & Fittings.
Expanding a territory? Adding technical sales talent? Building your leadership team?
Tell us where your business is headed and what your next hire needs to bring.
Start with a 15-minute conversation.