Director of High Purity Sales

Grundfos • New Orleans, LA

5d

About The Position

The Director of High Purity Sales leads the High Purity Americas external sales team and is accountable for achieving sales growth and profitability targets. The role builds and maintains relationships with end users and key Engineering, Procurement, and Consulting firms, while driving sales excellence and strategic growth across the High Purity portfolio. The Director contributes to the Water Treatment Americas commercial leadership team and helps guide the region through a period of transformation.

The position combines people leadership, sales planning, account management, commercial negotiations, and collaboration with regional marketing and Water Treatment Americas management. The role also involves defining and executing regional strategic and tactical initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in business and/or engineering.
• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience in high purity water treatment, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or related sectors.
• Proven track record of leading external sales teams and delivering revenue growth and profitability targets.
• Strong experience in strategic account management, including negotiating large-scale contracts and Master Service Agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, pricing strategies, and sales pipeline reporting.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Engineering, Procurement, and Consulting firms in the high purity or life sciences industries.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and data-driven sales management practices.
• Prior experience leading teams through organizational transitions or integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the external sales team, including performance reviews, talent development, and day-to-day people management.
• Prepare annual budgets and sales growth plans; drive pipeline utilization and monitor order intake, profitability, and collections against targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with end users and key Engineering, Procurement, and Consulting firms across the High Purity segment.
• Define pricing policy and tactical marketing plans in collaboration with regional marketing and Water Treatment Americas management.
• Review and negotiate substantial orders, Master Service Agreements, and terms and conditions according to delegation of authority.
• Contribute to the Water Treatment Americas commercial leadership team by defining and executing strategic and tactical initiatives for the region.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and home working opportunities.
• Parental support.
• Annual bonuses.
• Health insurance.
• Well-being activities.
• Three additional paid leave days for volunteering in the community.
• On-demand training and learning sessions.
• Structured programs for personal and professional development.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Merit increases.
• Employee stock purchase programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director