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District Sales Manager, WU – Chicago (Chicago, IL, US, 60602)

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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Would you like to work in an international, innovative organization, where we produce high-quality solutions and are constantly looking to enhance existing and develop new offerings? Are you eager to join a professional team and work directly with our customers? Then we have an interesting position in Grundfos for you.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">What is the job about? </span></span></b> </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Grundfos Water Utility is seeking an experienced District Sales Manager, Water Utility to join its Water Utility USA &amp; Canada, Chicago team. The District Sales Manager’s primary responsibility is to grow the business in the region by supporting the Grundfos Business Partners who have front line responsibility for day-to-day sales and market activities with Grundfos end users. Also responsible for selling to existing and potential direct accounts in project sales situations. The DSM will participate in staff meetings and will contribute to the overall strategies and business direction of the Municipal business unit. This position reports directly to the Sales Manager, WU -USA and will operate remotely in this territory. Candidate must reside in the Chicago, Illinois territory. Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Your main responsibilities</span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">:  </span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Participates with the Business Partner in a sales support role by making sales visits with the Business Partner. Also participates in local and regional trade shows to facilitate and add value to the selling process.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Continually develops knowledge of the business climate, applications and competition for defined geography and accounts. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Develops, maintains, and implements a territory plan. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Continually assesses current Municipal / Water Utility distribution channels, develops and evaluates their performance and manages conflict, while ensuring alignment with territory plans. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Provides training on Grundfos products, applications, and sales processes, and will provide/facilitate training and education to all levels of the sales channel. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Maintains data relative to partners, accounts, and activities, and documents customer interactions. Prepares reporting as needed. </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Takes part in continued Education and Training programs and seminars, offered through and by Grundfos, to obtain and advance product, market and technical knowledge.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Your background</span></span></b> </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">We imagine that you have:   </span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or other technical discipline. Additionally, have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the pump industry required. Experience with Dodge Reports and the municipal sales process is a valuable asset.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Must reside in the Illinois territory</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Professional sales skills including key account strategies and plans.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Pump Experience required with comprehensive digital solutions experience.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">In-depth knowledge of the Municipal / Water Utility market segment and a general knowledge of the other Grundfos target markets.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Demonstrated knowledge of pumps and pumping systems, rotating equipment including electronically controlled pump systems (VFD, controllers, etc.) used within the Municipal / Water Utility market.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Ability to develop and deliver effective product presentations for all sizes of audiences for both internal and external customers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Advanced verbal and written communication skills.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">High PC skills with above average knowledge and use of Microsoft Office application programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Good aptitude for learning and applying new systems and programs       </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif">Will be required to travel up to 50% if necessary. Thus, candidates should be able to maintain valid identification.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#0070c0">Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidate must have the authorization to work in the USA without support.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272">What’s in it for you?</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>

<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span>guided by </span></span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272"><a href="https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values" target="_blank"><b><span><span>six core values</span></span></b></a></span></span></span></span><b><span><span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272">.</span></span></span></span></b> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p class="paragraph" style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<li class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">If </span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span>you’ll be working </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span>from</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span> your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where <span><span><span><span><span>you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">On top of it, flexible working hours; 5 paid holidays; paid time off for volunteering</span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span>; </span></span><span><span><span><span>up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Competitive medical insurance rates through medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs</span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “<b>Apply</b>”. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us on </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272"><a href="http://linkedin.com/company/grundfos" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="color:#0068b4"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>LinkedIn</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272"><span><span> <span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">or</span></span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272"><a href="http://youtube.com/user/grundfos" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span style="color:#0068b4"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>YouTube</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272"><span><span><span><span>.  </span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Check</span></span> <span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">out </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272"><a href="https://www.grundfos.com/careers/meet-our-people" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Meet our people</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272"> <span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span>to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span><span><span><span><em><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span><span><span>Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></span></span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf"><span><span><span><span><span><span><em><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#0563c1">applicant</span></span></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><em> </em></span></span><em><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">and</span></span></em><em> </em><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#727272"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf"><em><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:#0563c1">pay transparency</span></span></em></a></span></span><em><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.</span></span></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family:'Grundfos TheSans', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span><span><span><span><span><span>We look forward to hearing from you.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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