Inside Sales Engineering Manager – North America (USA/Canada)

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Overview:

As the ISE Manager you will lead the Inside Sales Engineering team supporting pump projects across the U.S. and Canada, primarily in oil & gas, power generation, and heavy industrial markets. Responsible for delivering technically sound, commercially competitive quotations, providing guidance on complex pump applications, and developing engineers through training and mentorship.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Inside Sales Engineering team.
• Oversee quotation activities and ensure technical accuracy, competitiveness, and timely delivery.
• Act as the technical lead for complex pump applications, selections, and specifications.
• Support sales teams with customer meetings, negotiations, and technical presentations.
• Review high-risk and strategic quotations.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, training, and team performance.
• Coordinate with sales, product management, procurement, suppliers, and customers throughout the sales cycle.

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in pump applications engineering, inside sales engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pump selection, sizing, mechanical design, and pump industry standards (API, ANSI, DIN, ASME, etc.).
• Experience with engineered pump systems, industrial projects, and complex quotations.
• Strong commercial acumen, including contracts, negotiations, margins, and risk management.
• U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available.

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