Pump Engineering Packaging

Ruhrpumpen, Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

As the Packaging Business Development Manager at Ruhrpumpen (RP), you will be responsible for growing sales and market presence for custom engineered system solutions. These skid-mounted engineered systems may include pumps, controls, piping, valves, instrumentation, etc. RP’s engineered system capabilities extend beyond complex pumping systems to include solutions that may not even include pumps. Typical applications include hot oil, process cooling, oil pipeline, and boiler feed. This role targets both existing RP customers and new customers where engineered system solutions are a primary need. The customer base includes process/consultant/mechanical/rotating equipment engineers involved in the design and/or procurement of engineered systems, as well as potential OEM customers. This role requires technical knowledge of system requirements and commercial strategy development to grow Engineered Systems sales. Expertise in market intelligence, competitor analysis, and project development is essential. This intelligence must be transferred to RP’s global sales engineering team to develop localized opportunities and relationships, establishing an effective sales strategy.

Requirements

• Degree in business management, engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• Previous business experience with specific skill sets.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong skills to build relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Availability and willingness to travel globally up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends and competitor activities, including pricing strategies.
• Identify customers (existing and new) who work with engineered system packagers.
• Develop market entry strategies for new regions.
• Build and maintain strong active relationships with the customer base at all levels.
• Conduct high-level meetings and technical-commercial presentations.
• Impart knowledge to existing RP sales engineering teams regarding engineered systems.
• Act as the main point of contact during early project development stages.
• Ensure alignment between technical capability and customer needs.

What This Job Offers

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