External Sales Engineer - Southwest Water

As our new External Sales Engineer for Southwest Water, you will have a visible presence within the region supporting customers and representing  Water Utilities and GRUNDFOS.Within this role you will apply your technical and commercial expertise to maintain and grow our customer base across the Southwest Water region. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver the right pump solutions for critical water infrastructure.

The ideal candidate for this role will have close proximity to Devon, Cornwall and the surrounding areas.

What you will be doing

As a key member of the Water Utility Sales team, you will strengthen long-term customer partnerships and contribute to strategic plans that ensure reliable water solutions reach communities across the Southwest.

Your main responsibilities include:

Working closely with the Area Sales Manager to maximise sales and execute strategic business plans that support medium- and long-term growth

Negotiating B2B orders directly with Water Companies’ operations and maintenance teams (OPEX), identifying competitor equipment suitable for replacement

Conducting site visits to diagnose issues, performing surveys with Energy teams, and collaborating with customers to develop tailored pump solutions. (approximately 80% onsite 20% at home working)
Driving new product development by implementing trials and securing operational-level acceptance within customer organisations

Updating our internal CRM, maintaining pricing support mechanisms, and monitoring product sales and KPIs to ensure budget delivery and opportunity management.

Providing product knowledge, application guidance, and troubleshooting support while maintaining strong relationships across all stakeholder levels

What makes you a great fitYou are a technically minded sales professional with strong knowledge of water utility operations and the ability to translate engineering insights into commercial outcomes. You build trust easily, communicate confidently, and thrive in a dynamic, customer-facing sales environment.

We imagine you may likely bring:

Experience in the Water Utility industry in a sales or technical role with sound knowledge in water process products

Technical knowledge of pumping, wastewater, and associated equipment used in the water industry; familiarity with motor basics, pump system design, and controls/automation equipment

Recognised qualifications in Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related disciplineA proactive, self-starting mindset with excellent communication and negotiation skills

Knowledge of aftermarket sales, spare parts, service offerings, and competitor pump retrofit solutions

Why you will love working here

We care about our people. You can expect:

Annual bonuses, flexible benefits, and a strong focus on well-being

Three additional paid days for volunteering in your community

Access to on-demand learning, structured development programs, and continuous training opportunities

Ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today.