Lead Sales Engineer, WU
Lenexa, KS - USA
Job Summary
Are you passionate about bringing innovative water-management solutions to the mining industry and building strategic partnerships that drive sustainable resource extraction Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.
As our new Sales Engineer Water Utility - Mining youll be driving growth and market development within the mining dewatering segment across the Western United States building strategic relationships with mining operators engineering firms and channel partners that establish Grundfos as the trusted partner for mine-water-management solutions. Youll 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.
As a key part of the Water Utility Sales team youll create impact by developing and executing strategic account plans for priority mining companies while positioning Grundfos dewatering and water-transfer solutions across the full mine lifecyclefrom development through closure and remediation.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute account plans for mining accounts across Nevada Arizona and the broader Western US building relationships with operations maintenance engineering and procurement stakeholders
- Provide technical sales leadership for mine dewatering applications including groundwater control open-pit dewatering underground dewatering site water transfer and related mine-water solutions
- Engage mining customers consultants and engineering firms early in project phases to influence equipment specifications by demonstrating reliability efficiency and lifecycle value
- Coordinate activities with distributors contractors service providers and internal Grundfos teams to present a unified approach and deliver the best total solution
- Drive market adoption through direct customer engagement technical value selling demonstrations proof-of-performance activities and leveraging global mining references
- Maintain accurate CRM records provide pipeline updates and forecasts monitor competitive activity and contribute to annual market and territory growth plans
Above all youre a strategic technically minded sales professional with deep experience in mining or industrial markets a talent for building senior-level customer relationships and the ability to translate complex application needs into compelling commercial value propositions. Wed also imagine that you are/have:
- Bachelors degree in engineering business sales marketing or related fieldor equivalent industry experience; in lieu of degree 8 experience in mining or dewatering will be considered.
- 5 years of outside sales business development or technical sales experience in mining dewatering pumps water systems industrial equipment or a related technical market
- Demonstrated success developing new accounts building senior customer relationships and converting complex sales opportunities
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the Western US and work regularly at mine sites distributor locations and customer facilities
- Must reside in Arizona or Nevada
Its a plus if you also:
- Direct mining industry or mine-dewatering experience particularly with large open-pit operations in copper gold lithium or critical minerals
- Working knowledge of submersible and surface pumps motors variable-frequency drives controls and water-management systems
- Experience managing direct customer relationships alongside distributor and contractor channels including EPCs and consulting engineers
- 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.
The salary range for this position is $100100.00 - $159000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidates 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 yourrightsas an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview please contact We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.
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We look forward to hearing from you.
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