EMA VACUUM Business Development Manager

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

Company Overview:

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

This is Fully Remote Job (working from home contract) within EMEA.

Role Summary:

The EMA VACUUM Business Development Manager is a newly created position in which to lead the penetration of new markets, applications, and customers. It is a “Hunter” role which will play a vital role in driving Flowserve\’s Medium-High & Rough Vacuum success, within a very broad geographical EMA region.

Reporting into the Global Vacuum Business Development Leader, this role suits a highly energetic sales-driver who already has a very good appreciation of Industrial Vacuum solutions and associated applications.

This VACUUM Business Development Manager will be responsible for strategic market entry, key-account development, line-expansion strategies, collaborating on product development and acquisition opportunities… Overall, the successful candidate will lead the regional sales development efforts in which to ensure that Flowserve is positioned as a leading Vacuum Brand.

Work-location is flexible, and the Business Development Manager can work from any of the EMA Flowserve facilities.

Your Role:

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Market, Analysis, Targeting, and Entry:

• Conduct market research in which to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities within the region.

• Collaborate with Peers to align with target markets, applications, and customers that best fit Flowserve’s strategic objectives.

• Lead a direct targeting approach in which to win customers, and develop them to mature accounts.

Strategy Development and Deployment:

• Develop and implement regional market entry and growth strategies.

• Identify new business opportunities, while maintaining existing key accounts, within the region and target market segments.

• Work with cross-functional teams to drive regional Vacuum growth, and benefit from additional liquid-pump portfolio expansion where relevant.

• Collaborate with Leadership in which to deliver market feedback and guidance surrounding Sales, Operations, Commercial, and Product-Line success.

Account Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key regional accounts.

• Liaise with all Flowserve functions in which to achieve “Raving Fan” status for the top 20% of key accounts whom will drive 80% of our business.

• Develop, monitor, and manage tailored Tactical Account Plans for each key account.

• Manage account performance; adjusting actions as needed to meet objectives.

Product and Service Portfolio Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Product Management and New Product Development teams to align the product portfolio with regional market needs.

• Market surveillance and advice centred around Acquisition and White Label Opportunities.

• Participate in product launch planning and execution.

Collaboration with Marketing:

• Partner with marketing teams and develop value propositions used for promotional campaigns tailored by region.

• Provide market insights and customer feedback to support marketing initiatives.

• Identify key exhibition, conference, trade-body, and institute presence.

Sales Support:

• Provide Flowserve Educational Services with guidance on what material is needed for the target markets, applications, and products.

• Develop and implement effective regional sales strategies to underpin progress with customers operating within the strategic target arenas.

• Engage with regional customers and support critical meetings and product trials in which to strengthen Flowserve’s position within target market and applications.

• Monitor direct Sales and Distribution performance to identify Vacuum opportunities and areas of improvement.

• Develop Challenger Sales Assessment, stories, and Strategies that fit the target Accounts.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare regular reports to illustrate penetration progress, market trends, bookings, key account performance, and strategic goals.

• Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and drive continuous improvement.

Career Development:

This role offers significant opportunities for professional career growth. The Business Development Manager will interact with key customers, collaborate with diverse teams, gain business experience from one of the World’s largest flow-control Organizations, and ultimately be introduced to a wealth of leadership opportunities within Flowserve.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor\’s degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field; MBA (Master of Business Administration) would be advantageous but not essential.

• 5+ years of experience in the field of Industrial Medium-High Vacuum working in any, or all, of the following industries: Thin Film Coating, Semi-Conductors, Battery Manufacture & Recycling, Space-simulation, pharmaceutical API processing.

• Willingness to travel up to 40% throughout the region and occasionally Global.

• Proven record of successful market penetration and strategy execution.

Key Competencies:

• Strong sales-Hunter mindset, with the ability to find opportunities, coordinate teams, and penetrate the target customer base.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to deliver customer care, forge relationships, and motivate cross-functional Teams.

• Application knowledge of Medium-High (dry) Vacuum and Rough (Liquid Ring) pumping solutions.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends, diagnose problems, and deliver application solutions to both internal and external stake-holders.

• Strong resilient nature with the tenacity to succeed with customer development and growth.

This comprehensive job description outlines the critical responsibilities, career development opportunities, qualifications, and key competencies required for the EMA Business Development Manager role. This is to ensure alignment with the overarching goals and strategies of the Flowserve Pump Division.

In return, the successful candidate will be renumerated very healthily with all of the benefits associated with a Global Leader of Flow Control Technology.

Please apply with the CV in English.

Req ID : R-15913

Job Family Group : Sales

Job Family : SA Business Development

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