District Sales Manager, IND
About The Position
Are you passionate about building relationships, growing market share, and driving industrial pump sales through strategic territory management? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people. As our new District Sales Manager Industry, you will be driving sales growth of Grundfos industrial products by developing key decision maker relationships, managing distributor networks, and executing territory growth plans across your area of primary responsibility. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging. What you will be doing As a key part of the Industry Sales - North America team, you'll create impact by Expanding Grundfos market share in the industrial segment by influencing end users, contractors, and OEMs to choose Grundfos solutions through strategic selling and distributor development covering Illinois, Wisconsin, Eastern Missouri, and Arkansas. Residency preferred near Chicago, IL. or St. Louis, Missouri. Candidate must reside in Territory.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and in lieu of degree 2-5 years pump or water treatment experience
- Minimum 2 years of pump industry experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with industrial distribution channels
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong professional network and active LinkedIn presence in the industrial or pump market
- Experience with value selling methodology or consultative sales approaches
Responsibilities
- Drive sales of Grundfos industrial products to end users, contractors, and OEMs — both through and independently of your distributor network — by building strong relationships with key decision makers and leveraging Grundfos sales programs and value selling processes
- Develop, maintain, and execute a territory growth plan by continuously analyzing the industrial business climate, competition, applications, and key accounts within your area of primary responsibility
- Assess and develop distributor performance, ensure proper market coverage, and manage cross-channel or cross-business-unit conflicts in alignment with Grundfos values
- Deliver training to distributors on Grundfos products, applications, online tools, sales processes, and value selling methodology
- Maintain CRM data integrity by documenting sales calls, activities, and opportunities, and consistently meet or exceed Grundfos Face Time requirements
- Collaborate with your Regional Sales Manager and the broader Industry sales team to share insights, celebrate wins, address challenges, and foster a strong team culture
Benefits
- flexible hours
- home working opportunities
- parental support
- Annual bonuses
- health insurance
- wellness activities
- Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community
- Access to on-demand training and learning sessions
- carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- merit increases
- bonuses
- employee stock purchase programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
