Sales Development Manager, WU Gulf

Grundfos; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global water solutions company is seeking a Sales Development Manager in Dubai to drive innovation and impact in the Gulf region’s Water Utility sector. The role requires strong leadership skills, strategic planning, and a customer-centric mindset. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Join a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation while enjoying flexibility and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience, including leadership of mid-to-large businesses.
• Ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic plans in collaboration with Area Sales Director.
• Engage deeply with end users and stakeholders through regular visits.
• Analyze market intelligence and represent the company at industry platforms.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial drive

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in business/commercial

Job description

Overview

Sales Development Manager, Water Utilities – Gulf Region

Are you ready to turn data into direction and strategy into success?

At Grundfos, we’re not just pumping water—we’re pumping innovation, sustainability, and impact across the globe. We’re looking for a dynamic Sales Development Manager to lead the charge in the Gulf region’s Water Utility sector. If you’re a strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and a passion for people, this is your chance to make waves.

This role reports to the Area Sales Director WU - MENA and we will need someone on the ground in Dubai, UAE.

What you’ll do

• Be the change agent for innovative offerings and solutions in Ground Water Intake (GWI) & Municipal Utilities (MUNI) markets.
• Define and execute strategic plans in collaboration with the Area Sales Director.
• Lead pilot programs to test new ideas and solutions—because great ideas deserve a splash!
• Engage deeply with end users, sales channels, and stakeholders through regular visits.
• Analyze market intelligence and represent Grundfos at exhibitions and industry platforms.
• Create synergy across product units and ensure knowledge sharing.
• Drive actionable insights and business outcomes with a data-driven mindset.

Your background

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (bonus points if you’re passionate about water solutions). A master’s degree in business/commercial is a plus
• 5 - 10 years of experience, including leadership of mid-to-large businesses.
• Strategic planning and execution skills with a collaborative spirit.
• Entrepreneurial drive and commercial acumen.
• Experience managing complex projects and initiatives.
• Strong customer-centric mindset and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, with willingness to travel (up to 40%).

Why Grundfos?

At Grundfos, we celebrate diversity and believe in equitable opportunities for all. You’ll join a global team of pioneers who care deeply about sustainability, innovation, and each other. We offer flexibility, development opportunities, and a workplace where you can bring your whole self to work

Do you want to learn more?

Don’t just go with the flow— be the flow. Apply now and help us shape the future of water utility solutions in the MENA region.

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Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Job Location: Dubai, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular