Manager, Commercial Operations

Flowserve Corporation; Taneytown (MD); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation is a global leader in flow control solutions. We are seeking a Commercial Operations Manager to lead a team of 10–15 quoting staff and Application Engineers, guiding strategic commercial initiatives and continuous improvement.

Strong leadership and a deep understanding of pricing, margins, and customer experience are essential. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Engineering, ensuring value-based proposals and timely delivery while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in front-end/commercial roles with customer exposure.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to develop and coach teams.
• Strong commercial skills including pricing, margins, and value-based selling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Application Engineers and quoting staff to deliver high-quality, timely, value-priced proposals.
• Develop and coach team members; draft development plans and provide feedback.
• Ensure policy compliance, training, and oversight of quote activities.
• Implement best practices to reduce cycle times, improve hit-rate, and optimize workloads.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Engineering across the bid cycle.
• Manage department expenses and participate in budget planning.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BS or BA Degree in relevant field

Job description

Company Overview

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Role Summary

The Commercial Operations Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership to a team of 10 to 15, highly technical quoting staff supporting the business. The role is heavily focused on talent development, the deployment of sound commercial strategies, leading continuous improvement initiatives and the delivery of a positive internal & external customer experience.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Lead and manage a team(s) of Application Engineers and quoting staff in the consistent generation of high quality, on time, value priced proposals, technical design decisions that provide value to the client. Responsible for ensuring front-line Comm Ops teams are driving margin, making value-add pricing decisions, and delivering best-in-class support to Engineering, Sales and end-user clients.
• Train, develop and engage quoting staff, while providing daily guidance in support of performance goals. Draft development plans and provide feedback to ensure team members are growing their capabilities.
• Ensure process compliance and training related to customer facing policies and procedures, as well as proper oversight of team members relative to enforcement.
• Engage in the creation and implementation of best practices (how to quote more effectively, reducing cycle times of proposals, improving hit-rate, etc...) aimed at improving the acquisition and execution of opportunities, while using expertise to improve the effectiveness of team members.
• Enhance performance by analyzing and measuring performance metrics to ensure that resources are effectively utilized and optimized, while managing workload across the team.
• Drive effective collaboration and clear communication on activities with cross-functional stakeholders. Ensure that Sales, Operations, and Engineering are effectively leveraged, while providing relevant proposal details throughout the bid cycle.
• Manage expenses for area of responsibility while ensuring staff is utilized effectively. Participate in department budget setting and monitoring throughout the year.
• Enhance process compliance related to the application of tools, systems, and customer facing policies & procedures.
• Embrace Flowserve values and ensure that all team members are effectively engaged.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 5+ years of commercial front-end and/or comparable sales/customer facing experience, with cross-functional/platform experience preferred.
• Leadership experience required. Demonstrated leadership style which encourages a collaborative atmosphere and places a high value on employee engagement.
• High level of Commercial skills required, including business savvy, financial acumen, strong communication/influencing skills and a sales mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills and a proven track record of achieving objectives and challenging goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proven attention to detail and process-oriented mindset with results driven background.
• Strong understanding of Flowserve's industry and portfolio coupled with both technical and commercial expertise.
• Continuous improvement mindset and high degree of comfort with analytical tools and related technologies.
• Moderate travel will be required
• Experience with commercial contracts and terms and conditions is preferred.
• BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 8-10 years relevant experience

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is 131,832.39 - 197,687.61 USD Annual.

Benefits Starting from Day 1

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)
• Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources
• Educational Assistance Program
• Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Job Information

Req ID : R-20729

Job Family Group : Sales

Job Family : SA Commercial Operations

EEO Statement

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