Regional Sales Manager, Water (Remote)

Danfoss; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Global opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Danfoss Drives, a global leader in power conversion solutions, is seeking a Regional Sales Manager, Water to drive growth across Texas and the Gulf U.S. You will build trusted relationships with municipalities, utilities, consulting engineers, and industrial customers to deliver innovative water and wastewater solutions.

Join a team committed to sustainability, energy efficiency, and operational excellence, with travel up to 70% and opportunities for mentoring, training, and global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Solid experience in customer-facing technical sales for water/wastewater or rotating equipment.
• Established relationships in Texas and/or the Southwest region preferred.
• Experience with CRM, forecasting, opportunity management, and account planning."
• Willingness to travel up to 70% within the U.S.; some international travel.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Water/Wastewater business across Texas and the Southwest through new customer acquisition, account development, and strategic sales initiatives.
• Build and strengthen relationships with end users, consulting engineers, contractors, and channel partners.
• Develop an understanding of customer operations, objectives, and decision-making processes to identify opportunities and deliver value-driven solutions.
• Communicate the technical and commercial benefits of Danfoss Drives solutions while guiding customers through the sales process.
• Coordinate sales activities across Danfoss business segments to deliver a seamless customer experience and achieve territory growth objectives.

Skills

Technical sales

CRM systems

Sales forecasting

Account planning

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Forecasting tools

Account planning methods

Job description

The Impact You\'ll Make

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The Impact You\'ll Make

At Danfoss Drives, you\'ll help shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure by delivering innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Your work will directly support municipalities, utilities, and industrial customers as they address critical water management challenges. As Regional Sales Manager, Water, you\'ll drive growth across Texas and the Gulf U.S., building trusted relationships with customers, consulting engineers, and industry stakeholders. You\'ll play a key role in expanding Danfoss\'s presence in one of the most important markets for water and wastewater solutions. You\'ll join a team committed to making a meaningful difference through technology, customer partnership, and operational excellence.

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Grow and develop the Water/Wastewater business across Texas and the Southwest through new customer acquisition, account development, and strategic sales initiatives.


• Build and strengthen relationships with end users, consulting engineers, contractors, and channel partners, positioning Danfoss as a trusted advisor and solutions provider.


• Develop a deep understanding of customer operations, objectives, and decision-making processes to identify opportunities and deliver value-driven solutions.


• Communicate the technical and commercial benefits of Danfoss Drives solutions while guiding customers through the sales process and overcoming challenges.


• Coordinate sales activities across Danfoss business segments to deliver a seamless customer experience and achieve territory growth objectives.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.


• Solid experience in customer-facing technical sales, preferably involving variable frequency drives, rotating equipment, or solutions serving the water and wastewater market.


• Knowledge of the Water/Wastewater industry, with established relationships across Texas and/or the Southwest region considered a strong advantage.


• Experience utilizing CRM systems, sales forecasting tools, opportunity management processes, and account planning methodologies.


• A self-motivated professional with strong business acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage a travel-intensive territory.


• Travel is expected up to 70%, primarily within the United States, with occasional international travel.

What You\'ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.


• You\'ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.


• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

This is a full time opportunutity with bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. You\'ll receive benefits like 401(K) access, annual bonus, paid vacation, insurance, and more.

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This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

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