Regional Sales Manager - (OEM in Southeast)

Ruhrpumpen, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Uncapped commissions

Field-based with travel emphasis

Global brand with engineering support

Job summary

Ruhrpumpen, Inc. is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth through OEMs, EPCs, and industrial distributors across the Southeast and Texas. This remote role offers strong commission potential and extensive regional travel.

You will lead channel strategies, onboard partners, and influence project specifications early in the cycle, building Ruhrpumpen’s footprint through indirect channels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in industrial pumps, rotating equipment, or fluid handling equipment sales.
• Strong experience with distribution, OEM, or EPC channels.
• Proven success managing multi-state territories with long project cycles.
• Ability to balance technical and commercial conversations with engineers and decision-makers.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working from a home office.
• Based near a major airport for efficient regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the channel growth strategy across OEMs, EPCs, and distributors.
• Manage and expand existing partners while identifying and onboarding new ones.
• Conduct joint sales calls, technical presentations, and product training for partner teams.
• Influence specifications with engineers, contractors, and end users early in projects.
• Support quoting, positioning, and competitive differentiation to win opportunities.
• Develop territory plans, forecasts, and pipeline management using CRM.
• Provide market intelligence on competitors, trends, and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Market Managers, Engineering, and Applications teams.
• Travel 60–70% within the region, including overnight trips.

Skills

Industrial pumps sales

Channel sales (OEM/EPC)

Territory management

Technical + commercial literacy

Independent work

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM

Job description

Regional Sales Manager – Channel Sales (OEM, EPC & Distribution)

Location

Home-office based within the U.S. Southeast or Texas, preferably near a major airport in Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Birmingham, Raleigh, or Houston/Dallas.

.Make an impact with Ruhrpumpen

At Ruhrpumpen, you’ll join a global leader in engineered pumping solutions serving critical industries such as water & wastewater, oil & gas, chemicals, power, and general manufacturing. We value ownership, agility, and long-term partnerships. If you enjoy building markets—not just managing accounts—this role is for you.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth through OEMs, EPC contractors, and industrial distributors across the Southeast and Texas. This is a highly autonomous, field-based role where you will act as the commercial lead for the territory, developing partner capabilities, influencing project specifications early, and expanding Ruhrpumpen’s footprint through indirect channels and strategic relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Own and execute the channel growth strategy across OEMs, EPCs, and distributors.
• Manage and expand existing partners while identifying and onboarding new ones.
• Conduct joint sales calls, technical presentations, and product training to strengthen partner effectiveness.
• Influence specifications with engineers, contractors, and end users early in the project cycle.
• Support quoting, positioning, and competitive differentiation to win project-based opportunities.
• Develop territory plans, forecasts, and pipeline management using CRM.
• Provide regular market intelligence on competitors, trends, and customer needs.
• Collaborate closely with Market Managers, Engineering, and Applications teams.
• Travel within the region 60–70%, including overnight trips.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in industrial pumps, rotating equipment, or fluid handling equipment sales.
• Strong experience working through distribution, OEM, or EPC channels.
• Success managing multi-state territories and long, project-driven sales cycles.
• Ability to balance technical and commercial conversations with engineers and decision-makers.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently from a home office.
• Based near a major airport for efficient regional travel.

Why Ruhrpumpen?

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions
• Remote flexibility with strong field presence
• Opportunity to influence major industrial and infrastructure projects
• Global brand with entrepreneurial culture
• Collaborative team with strong technical support

Territory Coverage

Southeast U.S. and Texas, including:TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL, TN, NC, SC