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Grundfos District Sales Manager, WU in Hayward, California
District Sales Manager, WU
Job Description
Would you like to work in an international, innovative organization, where we produce high-quality solutions and are constantly looking to enhance existing and develop new offerings? Are you eager to join a professional team and work directly with our customers? Then we have an interesting position in Grundfos for you.
What is the job about?
The District Sales Manager: Wastewater & Water Network’s primary responsibility is to grow the business in the territory by connecting with end users, engineering firms, and supporting the Grundfos Business Partners. The District Sales Manager will also be responsible for selling to existing and potential direct accounts in project sales situations while contributing to the overall business direction of the Municipal Business unit. This role directly reports to the Sales Manager and will operate from a home office, but the ideal candidate needs to reside in Northern CA within the sales territory.
Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidate must have the authorization to work in the USA without support.
Your main responsibilities :
Make sales visits to end users, engineering firms, and to Business Partners and participate in local and regional trade shows to facilitate and add value to the selling process.
Develop knowledge of the business climate, applications and competition for defined geography and accounts.
Develop, maintain, and execute a territory plan in Northern CA.
Continually assess current Municipal/Water Utility distribution channels, develop, and evaluate performance and managing conflict, while ensuring alignment with territory plans.
Provide training on Grundfos products, applications, sales process and facilitate training and education to all levels of the sales channel.
Take part in continued Education, Training Programs and Seminars offered through Grundfos to obtain and advance product and technical knowledge.
Your background:
We imagine that you have:
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline, or 3-5 years of experience in the municipal or pump industry.
Experience with the Municipal sales process is highly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of pumps and pumping systems, rotating equipment including electronically controlled pump systems (VFD, controllers, etc.) used within the Municipal/Water Utility Market.
Experience working with Wastewater or Water Treatment facilities is preferred.
The ability to travel throughout the Northern CA sales territory weekly, but with limited overnights.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to deliver product presentations for both internal and external customers.
The annual pay for this position starts at $120,000 plus a sales incentive plan. Actual pay will depend upon skill set, experience, and location.
Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Northern CA.
What’s in it for you?
Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values. (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values)
In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:
On top of it, flexible working hours; 5 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 insurance rates through medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program.
Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs.
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?
If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact the recruiter, Andrea Micovic at amicovic@grundfos.com.
If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “ Apply ”.
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Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) and pay transparency. (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Job Details
Application deadline: ASAP
Workplace: Remote Position
Job Location: Hayward, California, United States | Oakland, California, United States | Sacramento, California, United States | San Jose, California, United States | Santa Rosa, California, United States | Truckee, California, United States
Contract Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Regular