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Senior Sales Engineer, CA

Grundfos • Hayward, CA 94540 • Posted 6 days ago

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Hybrid • Full-time • $82,915-$119,068/yr • Senior Level

Job Highlights

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Grundfos is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to support relationship building and sales growth in California and the surrounding C5 Region. This role involves applying sales skills and technical know-how to generate sales based on an in-depth understanding of Grundfos' products and services for the Commercial Buildings market. The position offers a hybrid work setting, requiring the candidate to reside in California or Brookshire, TX, and involves up to 30% travel.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding of pumps and pumping systems, applications, and solutions relevant to the HVAC and Plumbing market in Commercial Buildings in the U.S.
  • Act as a technical resource for distributors, partners, consulting engineers, contractors, and end users by providing guidance and support in product selection, application engineering, technical and application troubleshooting, and sales messaging in the market.
  • Conduct product presentations and technical training sessions on Grundfos products.
  • Continuously learn and develop better understanding of HVAC, Plumbing and control systems in commercial building applications in order to recommend the best solutions to customers.
  • Build and maintain long lasting customer relationships as well as strong internal relationships with Regional Managers, Sales Operations and Production teams.
  • Manage new and existing customer accounts to grow market share.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to provide distributors, partners, and end users with the best experience in dealing with Grundfos.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's in engineering or technical field (a master's is advantageous).
  • 5-7 years of experience in technical sales or sales engineering in the HVAC or Plumbing space.
  • Experience with Pumps, Pump Systems, Motors and Drives in pumping applications is highly desirable.
  • Ability to travel 20-30%.
  • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and articulate complex technical solutions and concepts.
  • Strong understanding of sales strategies, channel management and partner relationships with ability to build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders.

Full Job Description

Senior Sales Engineer, CA

Application deadline:

Workplace: Remote Position

Job Location (Short): Brookshire, Texas, United States | Hayward, California, United States | Houston, Texas, United States

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular

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 use you mechanical or electrical background and join a world-class engineering team to support our customers with special orders? Then we have an interesting position in Grundfos for you.

**What is the job about?**

Grundfos Commercial Building Services is seeking a Sr. Sales Engineer. The Sr. Sales Engineer will be responsible for supporting relationship building and growing sales in California and the surrounding C5 Region designated by the CBS USA Team. This role is expected to apply a combination of sales skills and specialized technical know-how to generate interest in Grundfos' products and services, and directly generate sales based on an in-depth understanding of the Grundfos offering to the Commercial Buildings market. The role will provide high level sales assistance to Grundfos Representatives/Partners/Distributors, Regional Managers, Consulting Engineers, Contractors, and End Users in collaboration with the Grundfos Sales Operations team. This role will report directly to the Area Sales Director and will operate remotely in California ( must reside in California) or on a Hybrid schedule out Brookshire, TX office.

**_Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support._**

**Your main responsibilities** :

+ Develop a deep understanding of pumps and pumping systems, applications, and solutions relevant to the HVAC and Plumbing market in Commercial Buildings in the U.S.

+ Act as a technical resource for distributors, partners, consulting engineers, contractors, and end users by providing guidance and support in product selection, application engineering, technical and application troubleshooting, and sales messaging in the market.

+ Conduct product presentations and technical training sessions on Grundfos products.

+ Continuously learn and develop better understanding of HVAC, Plumbing and control systems in commercial building applications in order to recommend the best solutions to customers.

+ Build and maintain long lasting customer relationships as well as strong internal relationships with Regional Managers, Sales Operations and Production teams.

+ Manage new and existing customer accounts to grow market share.

+ Work with internal stakeholders to provide distributors, partners, and end users with the best experience in dealing with Grundfos.

**Your background:**

**We imagine that you have:**

+ A bachelor's in engineering or technical field (a master's is advantageous).

+ 5-7 years of experience in technical sales or sales engineering in the HVAC or Plumbing space.

+ Experience with Pumps, Pump Systems, Motors and Drives in pumping applications is highly desirable.

+ Ability to travel 20-30%.

+ Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and articulate complex technical solutions and concepts.

+ Strong understanding of sales strategies, channel management and partner relationships with ability to build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders.

The pay range for this position is $82,915- $119,068. 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 Hayward, CA. The pay range for Brookshire, TX may be different.

**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?**

To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us onLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/grundfos/) or Youtube. (https://www.youtube.com/user/grundfos) Check outMeet Our People (https://www.grundfos.com/careers/life-with-us/meet-our-people) to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.

If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking " **Apply** ".

_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 anapplicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights.pdf) andpay 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.**

**About Grundfos**

Grundfos is one of the world's leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world's water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

**An inclusive team**

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.