The Manager – Application Team is responsible for driving business growth in General Industry segments by leading the techno-commercial proposal function, developing application expertise, and managing a team of Application Engineers. The role combines technical leadership, commercial strategy, customer engagement, and people management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the preparation and submission of competitive techno-commercial offers and conducting technical/commercial evaluations.
- Managing and mentoring Application Engineers while establishing a high-performance team culture.
- Developing and delivering technical and commercial training programs for dealers, distributors, and Branch Office teams.
- Supporting sales teams through application engineering, product selection, SAP/DMP processes, and proposal management.
- Building deep expertise in General industry segments
- Identifying market opportunities, analysing industry trends, and developing business growth strategies.
- Strengthening relationships with customers, consultants, OEMs, EPCs, and channel partners to expand market share and achieve revenue objectives.
Ideal candidate profile: A technically strong engineering professional with proven experience in application engineering, techno-commercial proposals, team leadership, channel development, and business development within industrial pump and process industries. Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, training capabilities, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.
Skills Required
- Engineering background
- Experience in application engineering within industrial pump and process industries
- Experience preparing techno-commercial proposals and conducting technical and commercial evaluations
- Team leadership and people management experience
- Channel development and business development experience
- Commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Technical and commercial training capabilities
- Strategic thinking and industry trend analysis
KSB Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or good in multiple contexts, especially where metal‑industry collective agreements apply. Consistent, on‑time wages and structured tariff pay bolster perceptions of fairness in covered roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is abundant in the United States, with holiday entitlements highlighted as a strong point. This breadth of time off stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Company pension options and profit sharing are available in Germany, alongside defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements at group level. These programs indicate structured retirement support where they apply.
KSB Company Insights
What We Do
ABOUT KSB KSB is one of the world’s leading suppliers of pumps, valves and related systems. KSB combines innovative technology and excellent service to provide intelligent solutions. This approach means that KSB employees are close to customers on all continents, providing them with pumps, valves and systems for almost all applications involving the transportation of liquids. A comprehensive range of services rounds off this customer-focused portfolio. KSB has been growing continuously since it was founded in 1871. Today the Group has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing companies, manufacturing facilities and service operations. More than 15,600 employees generate annual consolidated sales revenue of two billion euros. KSB WORLDWIDE With production plants, sales offices and agents in more than 100 countries, KSB is close to its customers throughout the world. Direct contact with local KSB specialists makes it easier for companies to implement their projects quickly, flexibly and at a high level of quality. KSB IN THE MEDIA www.facebook.com/KSB.Company www.twitter.com/KSBcompany www.youtube.com/user/ksbcompany https://www.instagram.com/ksbcompany/ FROM A SINGLE SOURCE: PUMPS AND VALVES, SERVICES AND SYSTEMS: • Pumps and valves for industrial applications • Comprehensive KSB services and original spare parts • Pumps, valves and systems for building services • Automation and drive solutions • Pumps, valves and systems for renewable energy applications • Slurry pumps for mining, suction dredgers and the oil sand industry • Pumps, valves and systems for water applications • Pumps, valves and systems for waste water applications • Pumps, valves and systems for energy applications
