Americas Sales Director Water & Industry

Founded in 1923 Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire industrial and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough reliable and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where its needed most. Our product quality is second to none but its our people whove made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting training and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development growth and innovation Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

What is the job about

Peerless Pump Company a Grundfos subsidiary is seeking an Americas Sales Director. The Sales Director will provide strategic leadership & operational oversight for all sales activities across assigned markets & geographies. This role drives revenue growth margin performance & market expansion through the management of internal sales teams external distribution partners key accounts & aftermarket channels As a senior leader within the Water & Industry Business Unit the position shapes market strategy informs product roadmaps & collaborates across the full value chainincluding Product Management Engineering Applications Supply Chain & Business Developmentto ensure commercial success & organizational alignment. This position reports directly to the VP of Water and Industry and will operate remotely.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Your main responsibilities:

Commercial Leadership & Sales Channel Management

Lead & develop a high-performance sales organization including internal sales teams external distributors representatives & direct key account structures

Manage budget planning resource allocation sales forecasting & financial performance

Drive capability development talent management & organizational effectiveness across the sales function

Market Strategy Growth & Business Development

Develop deploy & continuously refine market segment strategies across the Americas region

Lead complex commercial negotiations including multi-party contracts terms & conditions

Identify emerging market trends & translate insights into actionable commercial & product strategies

Product Market & Business Case Development

Partner with Product Management to shape portfolio direction product lifecycle priorities & value propositions

Contribute to business case development for new product introductions pricing strategies & channel programs

Business Unit Leadership & Cross Functional Influence

Serve as a key member of the BU leadership team contributing to strategic planning execution & performance governance

Provide input & leadership across Applications Engineering Product & Market Management Development Engineering Product Engineering & Supply Chain

Your background

We imagine that you have:

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelors degree required; MBA strongly preferred Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent combination of education & experience with at least 5 years of managerial experience with demonstrated success leading sales team.

• Deep technical knowledge of centrifugal pump products applications & service models
• Strong interpersonal communication & relationship building skills with proven senior leadership presence
• Demonstrated commercial acumen including expertise in complex sales channels pricing structures terms & conditions & negotiations
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications & analytics tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to influence across functions & drive organizational alignment
• Ability to travel domestically (40%) & internationally (20%) with(20%) of time at the Indianapolis corporate office

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B L-1 TN O-1 E-3 H-1B1 F-1 J-1 OPT CPT or any other employment-based visa). The salary range for this position is $110000.00-$184000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidates profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfoss total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off paid holidays merit increases bonuses and employee stock purchase programs salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis Indiana.

Whats in it for you

What are your goals Here at Peerless its our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations both career and personal. Youll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in how we conduct our business.

In addition your day-to-day benefits as a regular full-time employees include:

• Paid holidays; paid time off for volunteering;up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis based on your hire date within the calendar year.
• Competitive medical dental and vision plans; 401(k)-match program.
• Annual bonuses parental support engaging team buildings.
• Diverse inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
• Long-term career development with regular dialogue as well as continuous learning and development opportunities.

• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.

• Diverse inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.

Do you want to learn more

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We look forward to hearing from you.

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