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Regional Sales Manager - Commercial Pump Solutions

Pentair · North Aurora, IL · $114,000–$211,800 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You lead a dispersed team of Territory Sales Managers. How do you coach someone you only see in person a few times a year?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real remote coaching rhythm built on ride-alongs, calls and pipeline reviews.

Tell me about a time you turned around an underperforming territory.

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose what is wrong and drive results, not just set higher targets.

Tell me about a time you had to let go of or move out a salesperson.

What they are checking: Whether they act on performance problems and build a high-performing team.

How do you build a culture of accountability on a sales team without micromanaging?

What they are checking: Whether they set clear expectations and follow up consistently in a way that builds trust.

What would you do

A distributor partner is not pushing our pumps and favors a competitor. How do you approach that?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage channel relationships with both support and accountability.

How do you split your team's time between demand creation and closing current opportunities?

What they are checking: Whether they balance long-term spec work with near-term revenue, which the posting emphasizes.

A contractor wants to value engineer our specified pump out for a cheaper option. What do you and your team do?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to defend a spec by working with the engineer and owner on value.

How do you decide which strategic markets in the region to focus your team on?

What they are checking: Whether they use data on construction activity and market size to target growth.

About the work

This role influences specification and Basis of Design decisions in the East region. How do you get a product written into an engineer's spec?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that winning commercial pump business starts with consulting engineers long before bid.

What do you look at in a pipeline review to know whether a forecast is real?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect deals with discipline instead of trusting optimistic forecasts.

How do you work with engineers, consultants, contractors, OEMs and end users differently?

What they are checking: Whether they understand what each influencer cares about in a commercial pump sale.

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The full job description

As published by Pentair.

Job Description: At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future and focused on creating a healthier world for all. With approximately 11,250 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. We bring water to life! As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance. Pentair is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead commercial growth and market expansion across the East region of the United States. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, influencing specification and Basis of Design decisions, and developing a high-performing team of Territory Sales Managers focused on demand creation, customer engagement, and market penetration. The Regional Sales Manager will lead a geographically dispersed sales team while partnering closely with distributors, engineers, consultants, contractors, OEMs, end users, and internal stakeholders to accelerate growth across strategic markets. This leader will foster a culture of accountability, proactive business development, and customer-centric selling. You will: • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Territory Sales Managers across the region, fostering a high-performance sales culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and customer success • Conduct regular sales reviews, pipeline inspections, and provide guidance to team members to ensure achievement of regional sales objectives • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Territory Sales Managers to achieve regional revenue, profitability, and growth objectives. • Build a high-performance sales culture focused on accountability, execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Develop and execute regional business plans that align with Pentair's strategic growth priorities. • Drive demand creation activities that influence specification and Basis of Design decisions with distributors, engineering firms, consultants, contractors, and end users. • Expand market share by identifying new customer opportunities and developing strategic growth initiatives. • Establish strong relationships with key customers, channel partners, consultants, and industry influencers throughout the region. • Conduct regular pipeline reviews, opportunity assessments, and forecast discussions to improve commercial effectiveness and forecasting accuracy. • Coach team members on consultative selling, value-based conversations, opportunity development, and commercial execution. • Partner with Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Business Development teams to support growth initiatives and product adoption. • Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify emerging opportunities and risks. • Lead territory planning and resource allocation activities to maximize regional performance. Key Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline. • 8+ years of progressive sales, business development, or commercial leadership experience. • 3+ years of people leadership experience leading remote or geographically dispersed sales teams. • Demonstrated success delivering profitable growth through new business development, market expansion, and customer acquisition. • Experience influencing specifications, Basis of Design decisions, or other upstream purchasing decisions within complex sales cycles. • Have 5+ years of people leadership experience with responsibility for coaching, developing, and leading field sales professionals • Experience with mechanical rotating equipment, such as centrifugal pumps. • Experience working with HVAC, fire, and/or commercial plumbing systems preferred. • Excellent presentation skills, including experience presenting to engineering firms & building owners. • Ability to utilize relevant software programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, CRM (e.g. Salesforce) and equipment selection software (e.g. Encompass). Travel: • Up to 40% travel to distributors, customers, events, tradeshows, and other business-related meetings. Compensation: For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $114,000 - $211,800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as an annual incentive bonus. Benefits: As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance. Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.

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