Director of High Purity Sales

Grundfos; United States; Remote; USD 93.000 - 151.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Paid volunteering leave

Zusammenfassung

Grundfos is seeking a Director of Sales - High Purity Americas to lead the external sales team across the High Purity portfolio in the United States. The role focuses on driving growth, profitability, and strong client relationships with end users and engineering/procurement/consulting firms.

You will influence pricing policy, collaborate with regional marketing, and guide strategic initiatives while managing budgets, pipelines, and in-region leadership discussions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in business and/or engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in high purity water treatment or related sectors.
• Proven track record of leading external sales teams and delivering revenue growth.

Aufgaben

• Lead, coach, and develop the external sales team to maximize sales effectiveness.
• Prepare annual budgets and sales growth plans, monitor order intake and profitability.
• Build and maintain relationships with end users and key Engineering/Procurement/Consulting firms.
• Define pricing policy and tactical marketing plans with regional management.
• Review and negotiate substantial orders and Master Service Agreements.

Kenntnisse

High purity water treatment

Sales leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract negotiation

CRM proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business and/or engineering

Tools

CRM software

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about leading high-performing sales teams in the high purity water treatment industry and driving meaningful growth in a market that matters? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Director or Sales- High Purity Americas, you'll be leading the High Purity Americas external sales team to deliver on ambitious sales growth and profitability targets, while building lasting relationships with end users and key Engineering/Procurement/Consulting firms that shape the future of water treatment. 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 Water Treatment Americas team, you'll create impact by driving sales excellence and strategic growth across the High Purity portfolio while fostering a motivated, high-performing team during an exciting period of transformation.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop the external sales team to maximize sales effectiveness, including performance reviews, talent development, and day-to-day people management
• Prepare annual budgets and sales growth plans, driving pipeline utilization and monitoring order intake, profitability, and collections against targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with end users and key Engineering/Procurement/Consulting firms across the High Purity segment
• Define pricing policy and tactical marketing plans in collaboration with regional marketing and Water Treatment Americas management
• Review and negotiate substantial orders, Master Service Agreements, and terms & conditions according to delegation of authority
• Contribute to the Water Treatment Americas commercial leadership team by defining and executing strategic and tactical initiatives for the region

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a results-driven sales leader with deep high purity or water treatment industry expertise, a talent for building strong client and stakeholder relationships, and a proven ability to motivate and develop commercial teams through periods of growth and change. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Degree in business and/or engineering combined with at least 10 years of relevant industry experience in high purity water treatment, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or related sectors
• Proven track record of leading external sales teams and delivering on revenue growth and profitability targets
• Strong experience in strategic account management, including negotiating large-scale contracts and Master Service Agreements
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, pricing strategies, and sales pipeline reporting

It's a plus if you also:

• Experience working with Engineering, Procurement, and Consulting firms in the high purity or life sciences industries
• Familiarity with CRM tools and data-driven sales management practices
• Prior experience leading teams through organizational transitions or integrations

Why you'll love working here

• 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.

The salary range for this position is $92,700.00 - $150,940.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. The salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

The deadline to apply for this position is November 16, 2026.

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as 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.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.