Regional Sales Manager – (OEM in Southeast)

Ruhrpumpen

Tennessee

Remote

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions

Remote flexibility with strong field presence

Opportunity to influence major industrial projects

Job summary

A leading provider of engineered pump solutions is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth across OEMs, EPC contractors, and industrial distributors in the Southeast and Texas. This autonomous, field-based role requires 3+ years of sales experience in industrial pumps, excellent skills in managing partners, and the ability to influence project specifications. With a competitive salary and commissions, plus remote work flexibility, this position offers exciting opportunities to shape major industrial projects.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in industrial pumps, rotating equipment, or fluid handling equipment sales.
Experience working through distribution, OEM, or EPC channels.
Self-motivated and organized, comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

Drive growth through OEMs, EPC contractors, and industrial distributors.
Own and execute the channel growth strategy across OEMs and distributors.
Conduct joint sales calls and technical presentations to strengthen partners.

Skills

Experience in industrial pumps sales

Strong distribution channel experience

Ability to manage multi-state territories

Job description

Overview

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.

At Ruhrpumpen, you’ll join a global leader in engineered pumps 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?