Inside Sales Engineering Manager – North America (USA/Canada)

Ruhrpumpen; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruhrpumpen is seeking an ISE Manager to lead the Inside Sales Engineering team across the U.S. and Canada, focusing on oil & gas, power generation, and heavy industrial markets. You will deliver technically sound, commercially competitive quotations and guide engineers through training and mentorship.

The role requires leading complex pump applications, engaging with customers, and driving process improvements across the sales cycle while coordinating with multiple teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in pump applications engineering or related field.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pump selection, sizing, mechanical design and standards (API, ANSI, DIN, ASME).
• Experience with engineered pump systems, industrial projects, and complex quotations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Inside Sales Engineering team.
• Oversee quotation activities, ensure technical accuracy and timely delivery.
• Act as 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.

Skills

Hydraulics expertise

Leadership/mentoring

Quotations/support

Job description

Working at Ruhrpumpen means being part of a team that values innovation, dynamism, and creativity. Join our team, experience making a difference and build your career!

Overview:

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. Responsible for delivering technically sound, commercially competitive quotations, providing guidance on complex pump applications, and developing 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.

At Ruhrpumpen, we value every employee, recognizing that each person contributes to our success through their position. We are a growing team, join us and live Rurhpumpen!