Are you passionate about partnering with water utilities to deliver pumping solutions that keep communities supplied with clean, reliable water?
Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.
As our new Sales Engineer, Water Utility North East Area, you'll be driving technical sales and building trusted relationships with municipal water utilities across the North East region that help modernize critical water infrastructure. 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 Utility Sales team, you'll create impact by growing Grundfos's market share in the municipal water sector by connecting utilities with energy-efficient, reliable pumping solutions that improve water delivery for millions of people.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Develop and manage a territory of municipal water utility accounts across the North East, building long-term customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities
- Conduct technical assessments and deliver engineered pump and system solutions tailored to each utility's water supply, treatment, and distribution needs
- Collaborate with consulting engineers, specifiers, and utility decision-makers to position Grundfos solutions in project specifications
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and upcoming capital improvement projects to maintain a robust sales pipeline
- Coordinate with internal teams including application engineering, customer service, and channel partners to ensure seamless project execution
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you're a technically sharp, relationship-driven sales professional with deep knowledge of the municipal water market and a proven ability to win specification-driven business.
We'd also imagine that you are/have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental preferred) or equivalent technical discipline
- 3+ years of technical sales experience in pumps, water/wastewater equipment, or related infrastructure products serving municipal utilities
- Strong understanding of water utility operations including water supply, treatment, and distribution systems
- Experience with CRM tools and data-driven sales pipeline management
- Fluency in both Italian and English
Why you'll love working here
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.
- On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.
Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
Employment Terms
- CCNL: Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation (Federmeccanica).
- Indicative gross annual salary: EUR 37.000 - EUR 54.000, depending on experience, skills, and market benchmarks.
- Competitive total rewards package, including bonus opportunities and benefits.
Join Grundfos, apply today!