Municipal Market Account Manager

Municipal Market Strategic Account ManagerThe Municipal Market Strategic Account Manager is responsible for driving Ruhrpumpen (RP) sales growth within the municipal (public money) infrastructure market by partnering with major engineering entities. This role provides technical expertise, supports design development, and ensures RP products are specified in municipal projects for water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and public works projects. In summary the job is to define and execute sales strategies to increase RP's market penetration via new and existing municipal focused major accounts throughout North America.Responsibilities and DutiesRelationship management: Develop/maintain strategic relationships at all levels with major regional/national/international engineering and contractor firms, as well as state/interstate governmental agencies (USACE, TVA, LCRA, etc.)Position RP as their specialist for pumping technology at all project stagesTechnical selling: Consultative selling approach for all RP productsConduct product presentations (in person sessions & virtual)Assist with system design, product selection, & specification languageHave extensive knowledge of pumping products used in municipal market applications (to include applications experience)Market development: Identify upcoming projects at all design stagesTrack regional/national trends of capital improvement and/or infrastructure funding to ensure RP is positioned correctly on major projects.High knowledge of RP competitor abilities & geographic presenceSolid understanding of sales processes and market positioningBid support to ensure product that RP specifies/quotes is optimum for customer needs: Deal with many RP internal teams…specifically: External (customer-facing) Sales EngineersInternal (applications, etc.) Sales EngineersSales ManagementProduct Line Management teamsOperationsField ServicesLegalDeal with many RP external sales support teams…specifically: Major sub-vendors (motors, seals, controls, etc.)RP representativesJob requirements:Minimum seven years of relevant experience (with specific knowledge as identified above)Demonstrated ability to have successfully managed a national territory with sales successDegree in engineering, industrial distribution, or equivalent disciplineExcellent communication skills with ability to interact professionally at all customer organizational levelsExtremely strong interpersonal skillsMS Office Products knowledgeCRM knowledgeAvailability and willingness to travel within North America up to 50% of the timeAt Ruhrpumpen, we value every employee, recognizing that each person contributes to our success through their position. We are one team! Join our growing team!