Lead Sales Engineer, WU
About The Position
Are you passionate about bringing innovative water-management solutions to the mining industry and building strategic partnerships that drive sustainable resource extraction? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives. As our new Sales Engineer Water Utility - Mining, you'll be driving growth and market development within the mining dewatering segment across the Western United States, building strategic relationships with mining operators, engineering firms, and channel partners that establish Grundfos as the trusted partner for mine-water-management solutions. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, sales, marketing, or related field—or equivalent industry experience; in lieu of degree 8+ experience in mining or dewatering will be considered.
- 5+ years of outside sales, business development, or technical sales experience in mining, dewatering, pumps, water systems, industrial equipment, or a related technical market
- Demonstrated success developing new accounts, building senior customer relationships, and converting complex sales opportunities
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the Western US and work regularly at mine sites, distributor locations, and customer facilities
- Must reside in Arizona or Nevada
- 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
- Direct mining industry or mine-dewatering experience, particularly with large open-pit operations in copper, gold, lithium, or critical minerals
- Working knowledge of submersible and surface pumps, motors, variable-frequency drives, controls, and water-management systems
- Experience managing direct customer relationships alongside distributor and contractor channels, including EPCs and consulting engineers
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute account plans for mining accounts across Nevada, Arizona, and the broader Western US, building relationships with operations, maintenance, engineering, and procurement stakeholders
- Provide technical sales leadership for mine dewatering applications including groundwater control, open-pit dewatering, underground dewatering, site water transfer, and related mine-water solutions
- Engage mining customers, consultants, and engineering firms early in project phases to influence equipment specifications by demonstrating reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle value
- Coordinate activities with distributors, contractors, service providers, and internal Grundfos teams to present a unified approach and deliver the best total solution
- Drive market adoption through direct customer engagement, technical value selling, demonstrations, proof-of-performance activities, and leveraging global mining references
- Maintain accurate CRM records, provide pipeline updates and forecasts, monitor competitive activity, and contribute to annual market and territory growth plans
Benefits
- flexible hours
- home working opportunities
- parental support
- Annual bonuses
- health insurance
- a strong focus on well-being 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
Senior
