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About the role

We are seeking a high-impact, results-drivenBusiness Development Director with a deep, hands-on comprehension of thepumping world, industrial markets, and municipal space to lead growth initiatives and commercial operations for our FLOW division. Operating in a strict Business-to-Business (B2B) environment, this leader will drive strategic Growth Driver Plans (GDP), champion channel partner and distributor networks, and directly oversee and mentor ourRegional Marketing Team and ourOrder Entry/Sales Support Processing Team.

If you possess a strong commercial background rooted in pumps and fluid handling, combined with process optimization (LEAN/VBSS) and team leadership—and are based within practical traveling distance of our Easley, SC facility—we want to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Spearhead business development tailored specifically to the municipal and industrial water/pumping markets, partnering with Regional Sales Heads and Segment Heads to execute monthly Growth Driver Plans (GDP).

• Optimize, support, and expand our network of distributors and channel partners across the industrial and municipal space to maximize market reach.

• Direct, mentor, and align the Regional Marketing team and the Order Entry Processing team to ensure seamless workflow, high morale, and tight coordination between marketing, sales operations, and order fulfillment.

• Drive the execution and high user adoption of sales optimization tools (Salesforce CRM, CPQ, SAPConf), monitoring utilization and resolving roadblocks to internal efficiency.

• Apply LEAN, VBSS, or similar continuous improvement methodologies to identify and remove waste in internal business processes, order entry, and customer-facing workflows.

• Oversee data mining, ERP data accessibility, and management-level dashboards to track Order Intake (OI), Sales, and rolling forecasts.

• Liaise with Finance and Strategy to support budgeting, regular pipeline reviews, CRM maintenance, and the preparation of high-level corporate presentations.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related commercial/technical field (Master’s / MBA preferred).

• 8+ years of progressive commercial experience—with a mandatory, hands-on background in the municipal or industrial pumping world (B2B). Must possess a thorough, practical comprehension of industrial channel partners, manufacturer's reps, and equipment distributors.

• Proven track record of managing, developing, and motivating cross-functional teams (specifically including marketing professionals and order entry/processing or customer service operations).

Location & Travel Requirements:

• Residency: Must reside within regional proximity and manageable traveling distance to our Easley, SC facility (preferred states: South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, or the Midwest).

• Work Style: Remote-compatible role with the flexibility for routine travel to the Easley, SC office and key regional locations as business needs dictate.

What we offer you

• Competitive Paid Time Off

• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year

• Annual Bonus Program

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance

• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting

• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment

• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance

• Quarterly Gym Reimbursement

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