Technical Key Account Manager

Grundfos • Lenexa, KS

29d • $70,000 - $104,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about combining deep pump engineering expertise with customer-facing impact to drive growth in the water treatment industry? 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 Industry Technical Key Account Manager , you will be applying your technical pump and application expertise to empower the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) sales team across the water treatment market — from pump selection and solution development to customer training and technical support that drives real business results. 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 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Sales team, you'll create impact by bridging technical excellence and commercial success by delivering tailored pump solutions that solve complex water treatment challenges for OEM customers. The Technical Key Account manager will work on a hybrid schedule out of the Lenexa, Kansas or Brookshire, Texas site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• 3–8 years of experience in pump engineering, applications, or technical sales support
• Solid understanding of the pump market, particularly water treatment applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting OEM sales organizations or key account management teams
• Familiarity with CRM tools and opportunity management processes
• Background in developing or delivering technical training programs

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to the OEM Key Account Management team, including pump selection, technical data preparation, costing analysis, CIC reviews, and PN creation
• Develop and deliver technical training programs to build sales team competence in pump products, applications, and water treatment solutions
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, Business Development, Service, and CSSC to achieve agreed sales targets and support new product launches
• Act as the technical and solution expert in customer interactions, events, and OEM sales meetings — adding value through deep application knowledge
• Develop new local solutions by combining product understanding, local market context, and customer needs, contributing to the team's knowledge base
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on quality issue resolution and troubleshooting for delivered products and solutions

Benefits

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and 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 and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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