District Sales Manager, Water Utility

Grundfos; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a District Sales Manager- Municipal/Water Utility to grow our municipal water market in the Houston region. You will partner with Business Partners and direct accounts to deliver pumping solutions and strengthen water utility systems.

You will manage territory plan, train channel partners, and leverage CRM data to drive strategic decisions. A strong background in pumps and commercial sales is essential, with a remote-friendly schedule and Houston-based access to our

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical discipline, or 5–7 years in municipal/pump industry with partner management experience.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, pumping systems, including electronically controlled systems (VFDs, controllers).
• Professional sales skills including key account strategy and territory planning.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Grundfos Business Partners and customers to expand municipal market presence.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive territory plan and manage channel alignment.
• Build knowledge of local market, applications, and competitive landscape for defined geography.
• Deliver training on Grundfos products, applications, and sales processes to channel partners and end users.
• Maintain CRM data and prepare reports to support business decisions.
• Contribute to the Municipal business unit strategy in meetings and planning sessions.

Skills

Pumps expertise

Technical sales

Key account strategy

Territory planning

CRM proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or technical discipline

Tools

Dodge Reports

CRM systems

Job description

Are you passionate about growing municipal water infrastructure through strategic partnerships and technical sales expertise? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new District Sales Manager- Municipal/Water Utility, you'll be driving territory growth by partnering with Grundfos Business Partners and direct accounts to deliver pumping solutions that strengthen municipal water and utility systems across your region. 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 Municipal Water Utility Sales team, you'll create impact by expanding Grundfos's presence in the municipal market through strategic territory management, partner development, and technical expertise that helps communities deliver reliable water services.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Partner with Business Partners in a sales support role through joint sales visits, trade shows, and technical consultation to accelerate the selling process
• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive territory plan while continually assessing distribution channels and managing channel alignment
• Build deep knowledge of the business climate, applications, and competitive landscape for your defined geography and key accounts
• Deliver training on Grundfos products, applications, and sales processes to all levels of the sales channel including distributors and end users
• Maintain accurate data on partners, accounts, and activities in CRM systems and prepare reporting as needed to support business decisions
• Contribute to overall strategies and business direction of the Municipal business unit through active participation in staff meetings and planning sessions

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a technically skilled sales professional with deep knowledge of pumps, pumping systems, and the municipal water utility market, combined with proven ability to manage distribution partners and grow territory revenue. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical discipline, or 5-7 years of experience in the municipal or pump industry with experience managing independent partners/distributors
• Demonstrated knowledge of pumps and pumping systems, including electronically controlled systems (VFDs, controllers) used in municipal water utility applications
• Professional sales skills including key account strategy development and territory planning
• Must have experience with the municipal sales process and project sales cycles
• Proven controls and automation experience, combined with the ability to support controls applications and successfully position, sell, and expand our digital solutions portfolio
• Must reside in Houston Metro (south/southeast preferred) area and will work on a remote schedule with accessibility to our Brookshire, Tx headquarters

It's a plus if you also:

• Experience with Dodge Reports or similar construction project tracking tools
• Strong presentation skills with ability to engage audiences of all sizes, both internal and external
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and aptitude for learning new systems and CRM platforms

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 $68,200.00 - $107,665.00. 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, merits, 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.

Job Location: Houston, Texas, United States

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.