District Sales Manager, Fire

As a key part of the Fire Business Unit sales team, you'll create impact by expanding Peerless Pump market share in fire protection by developing territory strategies, strengthening distribution channels, and delivering expert product knowledge that empowers partners to win.

Your main responsibilities include:

Grow Peerless Pump revenue by providing sales excellence to direct accounts and distribution partners, participating in closing orders and adding value throughout the selling process.

Develop, maintain, and execute a territory plan using the Grundfos Territory Planning Model to increase market share, leveraging deep knowledge of geography, markets, key decision makers, and competitors.

Assess distribution channels, evaluate partner performance, manage channel conflict, and ensure alignment with territory plans.

Deliver training on Peerless Pump products, applications, and sales processes to all levels of the sales channel, building partner self-sufficiency and brand consistency.

Lead implementation of Peerless Pump demand-shaping programs, standard lead time initiatives, and key customer-facing communications.

Maintain accurate CRM data, develop forecasts using Peerless Express, and report on activities and expenses using PowerBI, SAP, and Salesforce.

Above all, you are a relationship-driven sales professional with strong technical acumen in fire protection, a proven ability to manage complex distribution channels, and the discipline to execute territory plans that deliver measurable growth. We would also imagine that you have:

Bachelor's degree in a technical or commercial discipline (e.g. engineering, business, or marketing) or equivalent experience.

3+ years of sales experience in a similar industry with a proven track record of achieving results.

Technical knowledge of pumps, fire controllers, or similar products in the fire protection market.

Valid U.S. passport and valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time.

It is a plus if you also have:

Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and reporting tools like PowerBI or SAP.

Demonstrated success managing distribution partner relationships and resolving channel conflict.

Knowledge of NFPA standards and fire protection industry dynamics.

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 $91,400 - $143,335. 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 Indianapolis, IN.

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

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