Sales & Customer Support
Sales Development Manager, WU Gulf
Job Description


Sales Development Manager, Water Utilities – Gulf Region

 

Are you ready to turn data into direction and strategy into success?

At Grundfos, we’re not just pumping water—we’re pumping innovation, sustainability, and impact across the globe. We’re looking for a dynamic Sales Development Manager to lead the charge in the Gulf region’s Water Utility sector. If you’re a strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and a passion for people, this is your chance to make waves.

This role reports to the Area Sales Director WU - MENA and we will need someone on the ground in Dubai, UAE.

 

What you’ll do:

As our new Sales Development Manager, you will:

  • Be the change agent for innovative offerings and solutions in Ground Water Intake (GWI) & Municipal Utilities (MUNI) markets.
  • Define and execute strategic plans in collaboration with the Area Sales Director.
  • Lead pilot programs to test new ideas and solutions—because great ideas deserve a splash!
  • Engage deeply with end users, sales channels, and stakeholders through regular visits.
  • Analyze market intelligence and represent Grundfos at exhibitions and industry platforms.
  • Create synergy across product units and ensure knowledge sharing.
  • Drive actionable insights and business outcomes with a data-driven mindset.

Your background:

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering (bonus points if you’re passionate about water solutions). A master’s degree in business/commercial is a plus
  • 5 - 10 years of experience, including leadership of mid-to-large businesses.
  • Strategic planning and execution skills with a collaborative spirit.
  • Entrepreneurial drive and commercial acumen.
  • Experience managing complex projects and initiatives.
  • Strong customer-centric mindset and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work across all levels of the organization.
  • Fluent in English and Arabic, with willingness to travel (up to 40%).

 

Why Grundfos?

At Grundfos, we celebrate diversity and believe in equitable opportunities for all. You’ll join a global team of pioneers who care deeply about sustainability, innovation, and each other. We offer flexibility, development opportunities, and a workplace where you can bring your whole self to work

 

Do you want to learn more?


Don’t just go with the flow—be the flow. Apply now and help us shape the future of water utility solutions in the MENA region.

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We look forward to hearing from you.
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Job details

Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location:  Dubai, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular
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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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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.

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