Sales & Customer Support
Senior Key Account Manager
Job Description

Are you passionate about driving growth in the industrial OEM space and building strategic partnerships that shape the future of IT cooling technology? 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 Senior Key Account Manager, you will be spearheading market share growth in the Industrial OEM Performance Unit by managing and expanding key accounts in the IT cooling industry, developing long-term purchasing agreements, and serving as a strategic resource to the Customer and Industry Team.

 

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.

You will operate remotely out of your home office and can be based anywhere in the US.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Industrial OEM team, you'll create impact by building powerful customer relationships and executing growth strategies that expand Grundfos' footprint in the rapidly evolving IT cooling market..

Your main responsibilities are to:

  • Drive market share growth by implementing the Grow/Win process for targeted OEM customer groups, with direct accountability for revenue growth in the IT cooling segment.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at existing and target accounts, maximizing Grundfos' share of wallet through iSolution, e-products, and services.
  • Conduct competitive market analysis and due diligence to identify strategically advantageous customers, markets, and new business development opportunities.
  • Provide Account Planning training and mentorship to other team members on the Industrial team, elevating the overall sales capability of the organization.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, manage opportunity pipelines, and prepare for bi-weekly Grow/Win reviews with leadership to ensure strategic alignment.
  • Contribute to advantageous pricing structures and mutually beneficial process improvements within key accounts and global agreement frameworks.

 

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a strategic, relationship-driven sales professional with industrial OEM knowledge, and the technical acumen to add real value in complex pump and cooling system applications. We would also imagine that you have:

  • A Bachelor's degree; engineering or technical discipline preferred OR equivalent work experience.
  • Professional-level sales skills with strong account management experience and the ability to present at all management levels.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills across diverse customer and management audiences.
  • Ability to travel 50%-75% including overnights and weekends, with a valid driver's license and passport.

It is a plus if you also have:

  • 5+ years of Industrial OEM sales experience in temperature control applications or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of pumps, pumping systems, dosing systems, and disinfection equipment.
  • Understanding of profit and loss accounting and organizational revenue flow.

You'll also be available for travelling up to 150 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 programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

 

The salary range for this position is $84,500 - $132,470. 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 the Northeast US.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or YouTube. Check out Meet our people to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.

 

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!

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Remote Position
Job Location:  Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Aurora, Illinois, United States | Austin, Texas, United States | Billings, Montana, United States | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Brookshire, Texas, United States | Charleston, South Carolina, United States | Charleston, West Virginia, United States | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | Columbia, South Carolina, United States | Columbus, Ohio, United States | Dallas, Texas, United States | De Moines, Iowa, United States | Denver, Colorado, United States | Detroit, Michigan, United States | Downers Grove, Illinois, United States | Eugene, Oregon, United States | Fresno, California, United States | Hayward, California, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Lenexa, Kansas, United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | Lubbock, Texas, United States | Mandeville, Louisiana, United States | Memphis, Tennessee, United States | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | New York City, New York, United States | Oakland, California, United States | Orlando, Florida, United States | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | Portland, Oregon, United States | Richmond, Virginia, United States | Sacramento, California, United States | San Antonio, Texas, United States | San Diego, California, United States | San Fransico, California, United States | San Jose, California, United States | Seattle, Washington, United States | Tacoma, Washington, United States | Tampa, Florida, United States | Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

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.

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