Senior Aftermarket Sales Engineer, Data Centers

Grundfos; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Professional development

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Senior Aftermarket Sales Engineer, Data Centers to grow aftermarket sales of spare parts and maintenance services across the USA and Canada, while building lasting partnerships with data center clients.

You will expand market presence, develop strategic account plans, lead negotiations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that keep critical infrastructure running reliably.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical/business degree.
• 5-10 years of industrial, commercial, or municipal sales experience with proven results.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to articulate complex solutions.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 30%, including overnights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with key aftermarket customers in the data center industry.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive aftermarket sales growth and revenue targets.
• Lead negotiations and close deals with end users and purchasers.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with Data Center KAMs, CSSC, Operations, Engineering, and CBS PMs to deliver customized solutions.
• Provide regular updates on account status, forecasts, and market insights.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Technical aptitude

Travel readiness

Negotiation

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

CRM tools

Business analytics tools

Job description

Are you passionate about driving aftermarket growth in the fast-evolving data center industry while building lasting partnerships with key stakeholders? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Senior Aftermarket Sales Engineer, Data Centers, you will be cultivating and managing strategic relationships with data center clients across the USA and Canada, driving aftermarket sales of spare parts and preventative maintenance services while identifying new growth opportunities within this high-demand sector. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Data Center Sales team, you'll create impact by Expanding Grundfos' market presence in the data center aftermarket segment by delivering tailored solutions that keep critical infrastructure running reliably.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key aftermarket customers in the data center industry, understanding their technical and business needs to deliver tailored solutions
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive aftermarket sales growth, achieve revenue targets, and expand the customer base within the data center sector
• Lead negotiations and close deals with end users and purchasing customers, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements aligned with Grundfos' business objectives
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform strategic decisions and identify areas of potential growth
• Collaborate with Data Center KAMs, CSSC, Operations, Engineering, and CBS Project Managers to develop customized solutions that meet customer requirements
• Provide regular updates and reports on account status, sales forecasts, and market insights to management

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a technically sharp, relationship-driven sales professional with deep knowledge of industrial or data center markets and a proven track record of growing aftermarket revenue through strategic account management. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical/business degree
• 5-10 years of industrial, commercial, or municipal sales experience with proven results
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and articulate complex solutions
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 30%, including overnights and weekends

It is a plus if you also:

• Data center industry experience
• Experience with CRM and business analytics tools
• Understanding of profit and loss accounting and revenue flow in an organization

You’ll also be available for travelling up to 75 days per year. Role can be remote in Texas but preferred hybrid in Brookshire, Texas.

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days’ additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or YouTube . Check out Meet our people to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.

The salary range for this position is $83,300.00 - $132,830.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. The salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Job details

Workplace: Remote Position

Job Location: Houston, Texas, United States | Brookshire, Texas, United States

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we belief innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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