Regional Sales Manager – Industrial Pumps (OEM & Distribution)
Location: Home office based, preferably near a major airport in Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, or surrounding areas. Make an impact with Ruhrpumpen. Working at Ruhrpumpen means being part of a team that values innovation, dynamism, and creativity. Join us and take your sales career to the next level while helping shape the future of industrial pump solutions. We’re looking for an experienced and driven OEM Sales Engineer to grow our distribution and OEM sales across the Midwest. In this role, you’ll manage and expand our existing distributor network, identify new partners, and drive sales strategies that increase market share and customer satisfaction. What You’ll Do: Manage and grow the indirect sales channel (distribution) and OEM accounts within your assigned territory. Evaluate and enhance the performance of current channel partners through joint sales calls, training, and support. Identify, qualify, and onboard new distributors to meet aggressive sales goals. Support distributor personnel to become self-sufficient in presenting, quoting, and promoting Ruhrpumpen products. Maintain detailed records in the CRM and provide insights on sales performance, competitive landscape, and market trends. Coordinate with Market Managers to expand distribution channel reach and deliver tailored training and sales strategies. Travel within the region up to 70% of the time (overnights expected). Who You Are: A skilled sales professional with at least 3 years of experience in industrial pumps or related rotating equipment. Well-versed in distribution sales models and OEM sales cycles. Comfortable working independently and building lasting relationships with partners and customers. Organized, analytical, and proactive, with strong CRM and reporting discipline. Based near a major airport in the Midwest (Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Minneapolis, etc.). Why Ruhrpumpen? Competitive base salary + attractive commission structure Remote work flexibility with extensive field interaction Join a global leader in pump technology with strong local presence Be part of a collaborative team committed to continuous growth About the Territory: This position covers the Midwest region, including: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Ready to grow with us? Apply today and let’s start the conversation. Originally posted on Himalayas