Lead Sales Engineer, WU

Grundfos; United States; In loco; USD 100.000 - 159.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Grundfos in the United States is seeking a Sales Engineer Water Utility - Mining to drive growth in the mining dewatering segment across the Western states. You will develop strategic accounts with mining operators, engineering firms, and distributors, translating complex water-management needs into compelling technical and commercial value.

The role requires engineering or related degree, 5+ years in outside or technical sales in mining or water systems, ability to travel across the Western US,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, sales, marketing, or related field—or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of outside sales, business development, or technical sales experience in mining, dewatering, pumps, water systems, industrial equipment, or a related technical market.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Western US and work at mine sites, distributor locations, and customer facilities.
• Must reside in Arizona or Nevada.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute account plans for mining accounts across Nevada, Arizona, and the broader Western US, building relationships with operations, maintenance, engineering, and procurement stakeholders.
• Provide technical sales leadership for mine dewatering applications including groundwater control, open-pit dewatering, underground dewatering, site water transfer, and related mine-water solutions.
• Engage mining customers, consultants, and engineering firms early in project phases to influence equipment specifications by demonstrating reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle value.
• Coordinate activities with distributors, contractors, service providers, and internal Grundfos teams to present a unified approach and deliver the best total solution.
• Drive market adoption through direct customer engagement, technical value selling, demonstrations, proof-of-performance activities, and leveraging global mining references.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, provide pipeline updates and forecasts, monitor competitive activity, and contribute to annual market and territory growth plans.

Conoscenze

Outside sales

Business development

Technical sales

Mining experience

Travel willingness

Arizona or Nevada resident

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Strumenti

Pumps & motors knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you passionate about bringing innovative water-management solutions to the mining industry and building strategic partnerships that drive sustainable resource extraction? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Sales Engineer Water Utility - Mining, you'll be driving growth and market development within the mining dewatering segment across the Western United States, building strategic relationships with mining operators, engineering firms, and channel partners that establish Grundfos as the trusted partner for mine-water-management solutions. 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 Utility Sales team, you'll create impact by developing and executing strategic account plans for priority mining companies while positioning Grundfos dewatering and water-transfer solutions across the full mine lifecycle—from development through closure and remediation.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute account plans for mining accounts across Nevada, Arizona, and the broader Western US, building relationships with operations, maintenance, engineering, and procurement stakeholders
• Provide technical sales leadership for mine dewatering applications including groundwater control, open-pit dewatering, underground dewatering, site water transfer, and related mine-water solutions
• Engage mining customers, consultants, and engineering firms early in project phases to influence equipment specifications by demonstrating reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle value
• Coordinate activities with distributors, contractors, service providers, and internal Grundfos teams to present a unified approach and deliver the best total solution
• Drive market adoption through direct customer engagement, technical value selling, demonstrations, proof-of-performance activities, and leveraging global mining references
• Maintain accurate CRM records, provide pipeline updates and forecasts, monitor competitive activity, and contribute to annual market and territory growth plans

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a strategic, technically minded sales professional with deep experience in mining or industrial markets, a talent for building senior-level customer relationships, and the ability to translate complex application needs into compelling commercial value propositions. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, sales, marketing, or related field—or equivalent industry experience; in lieu of degree 8+ experience in mining or dewatering will be considered.
• 5+ years of outside sales, business development, or technical sales experience in mining, dewatering, pumps, water systems, industrial equipment, or a related technical market
• Demonstrated success developing new accounts, building senior customer relationships, and converting complex sales opportunities
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Western US and work regularly at mine sites, distributor locations, and customer facilities
• Must reside in Arizona or Nevada

It's a plus if you also:

• Direct mining industry or mine-dewatering experience, particularly with large open-pit operations in copper, gold, lithium, or critical minerals
• Working knowledge of submersible and surface pumps, motors, variable-frequency drives, controls, and water-management systems
• Experience managing direct customer relationships alongside distributor and contractor channels, including EPCs and consulting engineers

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 $100,100.00 - $159,000.00. 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.

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.

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