Regional Sales Manager, Municipal Wastewater

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will play a key role in delivering Alfa Laval's advanced technologies and services to industrial wastewater clients across the U.S. You'll be on the front lines—building relationships, identifying opportunities, and driving growth in a mission-critical industry that supports a more sustainable future.

You will collaborate with a diverse group of internal stakeholders, including engineering, technical services, and business unit teams, to deliver value-driven solutions tailored to customer needs. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role ideal for a self-starter who thrives in the field and enjoys solving complex challenges.

This is a remote role with extensive travel across the U.S %). Preference is for candidates located near the Houston, TX Alpha Laval location or within the Western region of the United States.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Identify and pursue capital equipment and service sales opportunities.
• Engage key decision-makers at industrial facilities and engineering firms to influence purchasing decisions.
• Travel to customer sites to build relationships, assess needs, and present tailored solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver technical and commercial solutions that align with customer goals.
• Leverage CRM tools and sales analytics to manage pipelines, track progress, and forecast opportunities.
• Act as a market expert, gathering competitive intelligence and identifying emerging trends and technologies.
• Use established sales processes and tools to ensure consistent, high-quality customer engagement.

What you know:

You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience), and:

• 3+ years sales experience, preferably within water and wastewater markets.
• Strong understanding of municipal and industrial water treatment processes, especially separation technologies is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and a data-driven approach to sales.
• Ability to travel 30-40% across the United States.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What's in it for you?

Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The base salary for this role is typically $90,000 – $115,000

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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