Americas Sales Director - Water & Industry
About The Position
Peerless Pump Company, a Grundfos subsidiary, is seeking an Americas Sales Director. The Sales Director will provide strategic leadership & operational oversight for all sales activities across assigned markets & geographies. This role drives revenue growth, margin performance, & market expansion through the management of internal sales teams, external distribution partners, key accounts, & aftermarket channels As a senior leader within the Water & Industry Business Unit, the position shapes market strategy, informs product roadmaps, & collaborates across the full value chain—including Product Management, Engineering, Applications, Supply Chain, & Business Development—to ensure commercial success & organizational alignment. This position reports directly to the VP of Water and Industry and will operate remotely. Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred
- Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience with at least 5 years of managerial experience with demonstrated success leading sales team.
- Deep technical knowledge of centrifugal pump products, applications, & service models
- Strong interpersonal, communication, & relationship building skills with proven senior leadership presence
- Demonstrated commercial acumen, including expertise in complex sales channels, pricing structures, terms & conditions, & negotiations
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications & analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to influence across functions & drive organizational alignment
- Ability to travel domestically (~40%) & internationally (~20%) with(~20%) of time at the Indianapolis corporate office
- Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Nice To Haves
- MBA strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead & develop a high-performance sales organization, including internal sales teams, external distributors, representatives, & direct key account structures
- Manage budget planning, resource allocation, sales forecasting, & financial performance
- Drive capability development, talent management, & organizational effectiveness across the sales function
- Develop, deploy, & continuously refine market segment strategies across the Americas region
- Lead complex commercial negotiations, including multi-party contracts, terms & conditions
- Identify emerging market trends & translate insights into actionable commercial & product strategies
- Partner with Product Management to shape portfolio direction, product lifecycle priorities, & value propositions
- Contribute to business case development for new product introductions, pricing strategies, & channel programs
- Serve as a key member of the BU leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, execution, & performance governance
- Provide input & leadership across Applications Engineering, Product & Market Management, Development Engineering, Product Engineering, & Supply Chain
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- paid time off for volunteering
- up to 20 paid vacation days
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k)-match program
- Annual bonuses, parental support, engaging team buildings
- Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly
- Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities
- Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development
- Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
