Netherlands - Regional Sales Manager Pump Market

Ruhrpumpen is a company focused on driving sales performance in the pump market. The Regional Sales Manager will lead sales strategy, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure successful project participation and revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

• Own regional sales strategy and execution to achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, end users, and key accounts
• Identify new project opportunities at early stages and ensure Ruhrpumpen participation from concept and budget phase
• Prepare and present budgetary quotations and convert them into firm RFQs
• Review technical and commercial proposals in close collaboration with Inside Sales Engineers (ISEs) to ensure optimal pump selection, competitiveness, and compliance with project requirements
• Lead commercial negotiations, ensuring focus on profitability, risk management, and contract quality
• Deliver customer presentations on products, solutions, and organizational capabilities
• Ensure timely customer response, follow-up, and service levels throughout the sales cycle
• Manage sales and administrative expenses within approved budgets
• Collaborate cross-functionally with factories, engineering, and support teams to secure successful outcomes
• Contribute to regional and organizational growth initiatives
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Proven experience in regional or international B2B sales, preferably in engineered products, pumps, or industrial equipment
• Strong understanding of project-based sales environments (EPC / consultant / end-user driven)
• Commercial acumen with ability to balance growth, margin, and risk
• Familiarity with tendering, RFQs, and long sales cycles
• English: Advanced / Fluent
• Additional European languages are a plus