Inside Sales Engineering Manager

Ruhrpumpen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruhrpumpen is seeking an ISE Manager to lead the Inside Sales Engineering team supporting pump projects across the U.S. and Canada, with emphasis on oil & gas, power generation, and heavy industrial markets.

You will deliver technically sound quotations, guide complex pump applications, and mentor engineers to grow within a dynamic environment. This role requires strong hydraulics knowledge and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in pump applications engineering, inside sales engineering, project engineering, or similar.
• Experience leading or supervising teams is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pump selection and sizing, mechanical design, and industry standards (API, ANSI, DIN, ASME).
• Experience with engineered pump systems and complex quotations.
• Strong commercial acumen including contracts, negotiations, margins and risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the Inside Sales Engineering team.
• Oversee quotation activities ensuring technical accuracy and timely delivery.
• Lead technical aspects for complex pump applications, selections, and specifications.
• Support sales teams with meetings, negotiations and technical presentations.
• Review high-risk and strategic quotations.
• Drive process improvements, tools, training, and team performance.
• Coordinate with sales, product management, procurement, suppliers and customers throughout the sales cycle.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pump selection

Mechanical design

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

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Working at Ruhrpumpen means being part of a team that values innovation, dynamism, and creativity. Continue developing your career with us and watch your potential grow.

Job Responsibilities

As the ISE Manager, you will lead the Inside Sales Engineering team supporting pump projects across the U.S. and Canada, primarily in oil & gas, power generation, and heavy industrial markets. You will deliver technically sound, commercially competitive quotations, guide complex pump applications, and develop engineers through training and mentorship.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Inside Sales Engineering team.
• Oversee quotation activities and ensure technical accuracy, competitiveness, and timely delivery.
• Act as the technical lead for complex pump applications, selections, and specifications.
• Support sales teams with customer meetings, negotiations, and technical presentations.
• Review high-risk and strategic quotations.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, training, and team performance.
• Coordinate with sales, product management, procurement, suppliers, and customers throughout the sales cycle.

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in pump applications engineering, inside sales engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pump selection, sizing, mechanical design, and pump industry standards (API, ANSI, DIN, ASME, etc.).
• Experience with engineered pump systems, industrial projects, and complex quotations.
• Strong commercial acumen, including contracts, negotiations, margins, and risk management.
• U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available.

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