National Sales Manager

Grs Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GRS Recruiting has partnered with a Global Pump Manufacturer to recruit a National Sales Manager for the Meriden, CT area. This high-impact, national-scope role oversees a significant book of business across the U.S. market, focusing on industrial pumps and related equipment.

The ideal candidate will have senior sales leadership experience, strong ties to the pulp and paper sector, and a track record of managing OEM relationships. A technical degree is preferred, with MBA as a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior regional or national sales role within industrial markets.
• Background in the pulp and paper industry is strongly preferred, with familiarity with major OEM relationships in the space.
• Experience working with or selling pumps, agitators, or related fluid handling and process equipment is a plus.
• Prior leadership experience, whether formal or informal, is a differentiator.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline preferred - an MBA is a plus.

Skills

Senior sales leadership

Industrial markets

Pulp & paper industry familiarity

Pump/agitator experience

Leadership experience

Engineering degree

MBA (nice to have)

Education

Engineering degree or related technical discipline

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

GRS Recruiting has partnered with a Global Pump Manufacturer. They are seeking a National Sales Manager in Meriden, CT.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior regional or national sales role within industrial markets
• Background in the pulp and paper industry is strongly preferred, with familiarity with major OEM relationships in the space
• Experience working with or selling pumps, agitators, or related fluid handling and process equipment is a plus
• Prior leadership experience, whether formal or informal, is a differentiator
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline preferred - an MBA is a plus
• Candidates from both manufacturer and distributor backgrounds will be considered

Why Join This Company:

• This is a high-impact, national-scope role with direct influence over a significant and established book of business across the U.S. market
• The company is one of the largest pump manufacturers in the world, with a long-standing reputation as a leader in the North American pulp and paper segment
• A broad and diversified product portfolio gives the sales leader a wide range of solutions to bring to market
• Strong internal support infrastructure - including dedicated spare parts and service teams - allows the sales leader to focus on relationships and growth
• The company operates with the stability and resources of a global industrial organization, while maintaining a focused and collaborative team culture
• This role represents a clear succession opportunity, stepping into a well-established position with an existing foundation of customer relationships and market presence