Brian Ash
About Brian Ash
Brian Ash serves as the Sales Manager for Infrastructure Subsea Technologies at Forum Energy Technologies, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in sales and project management within the subsea industry, having held various positions at notable companies including Ashbrook Simon-Hartley and Trelleborg Offshore.
Work at Forum Energy Technologies
Brian Ash has been employed at Forum Energy Technologies since 2015, where he holds the position of Sales Manager for the Infrastructure Subsea Technologies division. In this role, he is responsible for providing sales assistance for the company's Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs), including Perry Work Class ROVs and Sub Atlantic Obs Class ROVs. His responsibilities include managing lead quotations, proposals, and contracting efforts related to the Infrastructure Division. Ash's tenure at Forum includes previous roles such as ROV Tooling Sales Manager and ROV Sales Manager for the Subsea Division.
Previous Experience in Subsea Technologies
Before his current role, Brian Ash worked at Ashbrook Simon-Hartley as a Project Manager from 2002 to 2008, where he gained experience in project management. He then transitioned to Trelleborg Offshore, serving as Sales Manager from 2008 to 2012. Following this, he returned to Forum Energy Technologies, where he held various sales management positions, including ROV Sales Manager for the Subsea Division from 2014 to 2015. His diverse experience in the subsea technology sector has contributed to his expertise in sales and project management.
Education and Expertise
Brian Ash earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Sam Houston State University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his sales management roles. Over the years, he has developed expertise in sales strategies, customer relationship management, and technical knowledge related to subsea technologies and remote operated vehicles.
Sales Management Responsibilities
In his current role, Brian Ash manages sales for various products, including Syntech Technologies Buoyancy/Flotation Syntactic Foam, Dynacon Launch and Recovery Systems, and Moffat Engineered Products. His responsibilities encompass overseeing the sales process, from lead generation to contract negotiations, ensuring that the products meet client needs and industry standards. His focus on customer satisfaction and effective sales strategies contributes to the success of the Infrastructure Subsea Technologies division.