Americas Sales Director - Water & Industry

Job Description

Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it’s needed most.

Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

Peerless Pump Company, a Grundfos subsidiary, is seeking an Americas Sales Director. The Sales Director will provide strategic leadership & operational oversight for all sales activities across assigned markets & geographies. This role drives revenue growth, margin performance, & market expansion through the management of internal sales teams, external distribution partners, key accounts, & aftermarket channels. As a senior leader within the Water & Industry Business Unit, the position shapes market strategy, informs product roadmaps, & collaborates across the full value chain—including Product Management, Engineering, Applications, Supply Chain, & Business Development—to ensure commercial success & organizational alignment.

This position reports directly to the VP of Water and Industry and will operate remotely.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Lead & develop a high-performance sales organization, including internal sales teams, external distributors, representatives, & direct key account structures
• Manage budget planning, resource allocation, sales forecasting, & financial performance
• Drive capability development, talent management, & organizational effectiveness across the sales function
• Develop, deploy, & continuously refine market segment strategies across the Americas region
• Lead complex commercial negotiations, including multi-party contracts, terms & conditions
• Identify emerging market trends & translate insights into actionable commercial & product strategies
• Partner with Product Management to shape portfolio direction, product lifecycle priorities, & value propositions
• Contribute to business case development for new product introductions, pricing strategies, & channel programs
• Serve as a key member of the BU leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, execution, & performance governance
• Provide input & leadership across Applications Engineering, Product & Market Management, Development Engineering, Product Engineering, & Supply Chain

We imagine that you have:

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred. Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience with at least 5 years of managerial experience with demonstrated success leading sales team.

• Deep technical knowledge of centrifugal pump products, applications, & service models
• Strong interpersonal, communication, & relationship building skills with proven senior leadership presence
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, including expertise in complex sales channels, pricing structures, terms & conditions, & negotiations
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications & analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to influence across functions & drive organizational alignment
• Ability to travel domestically (~40%) & internationally (~20%) with (~20%) of time at the Indianapolis corporate office

The salary range for this position is $-$. Individual pay will be determined based on market location…