Americas sales director - water & industry - east

Are you a proven commercial leader ready to drive growth across the Americas for a global water technology pioneer? 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. 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 it’s needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve 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.

As our new Americas Sales Director- Water & Industry East, you will be providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all sales activities across the Americas, driving revenue growth, margin performance, and market expansion through internal sales teams, distribution partners, key accounts, and aftermarket channels. 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 Water & Industry Business Unit team, you'll create impact by Shaping market strategy and commercial execution across the Americas to deliver sustainable water solutions that make a real difference for industries and communities. Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a high-performance sales organization spanning internal teams, distributors, representatives, and key account structures across the Americas (USA East and Mexico and Central America)
• Manage budget planning, sales forecasting, resource allocation, and financial performance to achieve bookings, revenue, and margin targets
• Develop and continuously refine market segment strategies, identifying emerging trends and translating insights into actionable commercial plans
• Lead complex commercial negotiations including multi-party contracts, pricing strategies, and terms & conditions
• Partner with Product Management to shape portfolio direction, product lifecycle priorities, and value propositions through business case development
• Serve as a key member of the BU leadership team, driving cross-functional alignment with Applications Engineering, Supply Chain, and Development Engineering

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a strategic and entrepreneurial commercial leader with deep technical knowledge of centrifugal pump products, strong interpersonal presence, and a track record of building high-performing sales organizations across complex channel structures. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years of managerial experience with demonstrated success leading sales teams across multiple channels
• Deep technical knowledge of centrifugal pump products, applications, and service models
• Demonstrated commercial acumen including expertise in complex sales channels, pricing structures, and contract negotiations
• Must reside near a major metropolitan area East of the Mississippi River close to a major airport

It is a plus if you also:

• MBA strongly preferred
• Proficiency in analytics tools such as Power BI and advanced Microsoft applications
• Experience leading sales operations across the Americas region in industrial or water technology sectors

You'll also be available for travelling up to 40% travel domestically and 20% internationally with 20% time at the Indianapolis corporate office days per year.

Why you will love working here

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. We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

The salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$184,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Peerless/Grundfos 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/Peerless salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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). 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. Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!