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Grundfos District Sales Manager in Fargo, North Dakota
District Sales Manager
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Job Description
Are you passionate about building relationships, growing market share, and driving industrial pump sales through strategic territory management? 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 District Sales Manager Industry , you will be driving sales growth of Grundfos industrial products by developing key decision maker relationships, managing distributor networks, and executing territory growth plans across your area of primary responsibility. 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 Industry Sales - North America team, you'll create impact by Expanding Grundfos market share in the industrial segment by influencing end users, contractors, and OEMs to choose Grundfos solutions through strategic selling and distributor development covering Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana. Residency preferred is within driving distance of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Your main responsibilities include:
Drive sales of Grundfos industrial products to end users, contractors, and OEMs — both through and independently of your distributor network — by building strong relationships with key decision makers and leveraging Grundfos sales programs and value selling processes
Develop, maintain, and execute a territory growth plan by continuously analyzing the industrial business climate, competition, applications, and key accounts within your area of primary responsibility
Assess and develop distributor performance, ensure proper market coverage, and manage cross-channel or cross-business-unit conflicts in alignment with Grundfos values
Deliver training to distributors on Grundfos products, applications, online tools, sales processes, and value selling methodology
Maintain CRM data integrity by documenting sales calls, activities, and opportunities, and consistently meet or exceed Grundfos Face Time requirements
Collaborate with your Regional Sales Manager and the broader Industry sales team to share insights, celebrate wins, address challenges, and foster a strong team culture
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you are a driven sales professional with deep pump industry knowledge, proven experience managing industrial distribution channels, and the ability to build influential relationships at every level — from distributors to C-suite end users. We would also imagine that you have:
Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and in lieu of degree 3-5 years pump or water treatment experience
Minimum 3 years of pump industry experience
Minimum 3 years of experience working with industrial distribution channels
Valid driver's license with a good driving record and ability to travel up to 50% overnight, including internationally
It is a plus if you also:
Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong professional network and active LinkedIn presence in the industrial or pump market
Experience with value selling methodology or consultative sales approaches
You'll also be available for traveling up to 130 days per year.
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/grundfos/posts/?feedView=all) or YouTube (http://youtube.com/user/grundfos) . Check out Meet our people (https://www.grundfos.com/careers/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 $66,000.00 - $100,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region, Central Florida 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 hrservices@grundfos.com. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.
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Workplace: Remote Position
Job Location: Billings, Montana, United States | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Contract Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Regular