Lead Inside Sales Engineer – Complex Pump Solutions

Ruhrpumpen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruhrpumpen is seeking an Inside Sales Engineering Manager to lead the U.S. and Canada team focused on pump projects in oil & gas, power generation, and heavy industrial markets. You will guide technically sound quotations and mentor engineers.

The role requires strong hydraulics, pump selection and sizing expertise, and experience with engineered pump systems and complex quotations. You will collaborate across sales, product management, procurement, and customers throughout the sales cycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in pump-related engineering roles.
• Experience leading or supervising teams preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pump selection and sizing, and mechanical design.
• Familiarity with pump industry standards (API, ANSI, DIN, ASME).
• Experience with engineered pump systems, industrial projects, and complex quotations.
• Strong commercial acumen including contracts, negotiations, margins, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Inside Sales Engineering team.
• Oversee quotation activities ensuring technical accuracy, competitiveness, and timely delivery.
• Serve 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 through the sales cycle.

Skills

Pump applications engineering

Inside sales engineering

Leadership/mentorship

Hydraulics knowledge

Pump selection and sizing

Mechanical design

Industry standards (API, ANSI, DIN, AS

Job description

Ruhrpumpen is seeking an Inside Sales Engineering Manager to lead the U.S. and Canada team focused on pump projects in oil & gas, power generation, and heavy industrial markets. You will guide technically sound quotations and mentor engineers.

The role requires strong hydraulics, pump selection and sizing expertise, and experience with engineered pump systems and complex quotations. You will collaborate across sales, product management, procurement, and customers throughout the sales cycle.