Sales Manager - Fire Systems

Remote

Full Time

Advertising Sales

Senior Manager/Supervisor

About Ruhrpumpen

Working at Ruhrpumpen means being part of a team that values innovation, dynamism, and creativity. Join our global network and build your career with a company recognized for its engineering excellence and customer commitment.

Job Purpose

To develop and lead Ruhrpumpen’s Fire Systems business across the United States, managing relationships with distributors and contractors, achieving sales targets, and expanding the company’s presence in the fire protection market.

Key Responsibilities

Generate new sales opportunities and meet annual sales targets between $2M and $2.5M USD.
Manage and grow relationships with key distributors and fire system contractors in the U.S.
Identify and pursue business opportunities in the fire protection segment.
Build long-term customer relationships at all levels of the organization (engineering, operations, management).
Conduct negotiations, define commercial strategies, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Coordinate with internal engineering and project teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
Analyze competitive activity (Peerless, Grundfos, Flowserve, etc.) and report market trends.
Represent Ruhrpumpen at industry events and customer meetings across the U.S.
Travel extensively throughout the United States to develop business relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
5+ years of experience in sales of fire protection systems or industrial pumps.
Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and fire protection applications.
Proven experience managing distributors and high-value projects.
Advanced English; Spanish desirable.
For Mexican-based candidates: a valid B1/B2 visa is required (visa sponsorship not provided).
Willingness to travel frequently (high travel role).

Compensation

Base salary range + Commission plan available, based on achieved sales (details shared in the final stage).

Why Ruhrpumpen

At Ruhrpumpen, every employee contributes to our success. Join a global team shaping the future of pumping solutions in fire protection and critical infrastructure, where innovation, teamwork, and growth define our culture.

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