Sales Engineer

Grundfos; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major pump solutions provider is seeking a Sales Engineer for Industrial Distribution to join their team in the UK. This role focuses on national sales in the west of England, engaging with distribution partners to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, commercial sales experience, and technical knowledge of pumps. Responsibilities include developing strategic customer relationships and driving innovative solutions. A company car, annual bonus, and extensive employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company car

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual incentive bonus

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in key account or customer success management.
• Technical knowledge of pumps and their applications.
• Commercial sales experience.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written).
• Industry experience within the pump sector, preferably in industrial applications.
• Strong collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for training and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by promoting innovative pump solutions.
• Help customers achieve efficiency and environmental responsibility.
• Independently develop and grow sales within your area.
• Develop market knowledge to successfully drive commercial activities.
• Identify different stakeholders and utilize the right approach to drive sales.
• Ensure quality opportunity pipeline and strong hit rate.
• Introduce new products and solutions to customers.
• Monitor and report on pipeline order intake.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for a customer-centric approach.

Skills

Sales Experience

Presentation Skills

OEM

SAAS

Computer Networking

Product Demos

Salesforce

CRM Software

Enterprise Sales

Pre-sales

MPLS

Sales Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Grundfos are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our highly successful Industrial Distribution team of 7 in the UK as a Sales Engineer for Industrial Distribution. This is a national external sales role covering the west of England in and reporting to the Sales Manager Industrial Distribution UK I & Benelux.

In this role you are responsible for yearly negotiations for Distribution Partners and the point of contact for this customer group to ensure high customer satisfaction and loyalty. You will also be responsible for providing support and training to Grundfos partners whilst opening doors for new Grundfos business. Provide and establish long‑term strategic relationships with customers to drive Industrial Distribution sales.

Key responsibilities

• Drive growth by promoting innovative pump solutions that are sustainable.
• Help customers achieve efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Independently develop and grow sales within own area.

Develop market knowledge to successfully drive commercial activities.

Develop knowledge in the market on Grundfos solutions explaining the benefit for the different customer groups within the customers organisation.

Identify different stakeholders and utilize the right approach to drive sales.

Ensure quality opportunity pipeline and strong hit rate.

Introduce new product and solutions to the customers.

Monitor and report on pipeline order intake sales profitability and drive debt collections within own area.

Ensure knowledge sharing with the team and take responsibility for own competence development.

Drive yearly negotiations with the Distribution Partners.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure we are perceived as highly customer Centric and collaborative ensuring one Company Culture.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience Demonstrated expertise in key account / customer success management
• Technical knowledge of pumps and their applications
• Commercial sales experience
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written)

Proficient in account relationship and management

• Industry experience within the pump sector preferably in industrial applications
• Strong collaboration skills across all organizational levels
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for training and developing people

What can we offer you

• Company car
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual incentive bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

A trusting collaborative and friendly culture fosters endless learning possibilities within an international environment that values work‑life balance. With flexible working hours and a wide range of employee benefits and discounts employees have access to internal training and great opportunities for individual development.

Why Grundfos

At Grundfos we dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do. Our skills commit us to pioneer solutions to the worlds water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people. We believe innovation is not only a business opportunity but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short‑term profit but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team you too can drive this change no matter your role.

Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Presentation Skills
• OEM
• SAAS
• Computer Networking
• Product Demos
• Salesforce
• CRM Software
• Enterprise Sales
• Pre‑sales
• MPLS
• Sales Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1