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As an Area Sales Manager Commercial Water at Pentair in Winterswijk, you will play a key role in expanding our innovative XRW wastewater solutions across Europe.\nYou will work closely with distributors, end users, engineering consultants, and water utilities to create new business opportunities and build long-term customer relationships. The focus is on standard product solutions, scalable growth, and strengthening our market position within the wastewater sector.\nYour Role as Area Sales Manager Commercial Water\nWithin Pentair Commercial Water, we develop and supply innovative pumping solutions for the wastewater market. Our XRW product range offers a sustainable alternative to traditional wastewater pumping systems and is successfully being adopted by municipalities and water utilities.\nAs an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial development and growth of XRW across several European countries. You will develop new markets, strengthen existing distribution channels, and build new partner networks. In addition, you will actively generate demand among end users and translate this into commercial opportunities for our distribution partners.\nWorking closely with colleagues from Marketing, Engineering, and Product Management, you will ensure customers and partners receive the support they need to successfully implement our solutions.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and execute growth plans for your assigned region.\nBuild and expand a European distributor network.\nSupport, train, and commercially develop distributors.\nGenerate demand among end users, municipalities, water authorities, and industrial customers.\nBuild a strong sales pipeline and achieve sales and order intake targets.\nOrganize customer visits, product demonstrations, seminars, and technical presentations.\nMonitor market developments and translate them into commercial actions.\nAdvise customers and partners on the technical and economic benefits of XRW solutions.\nCollaborate with Engineering and Product Management to translate market feedback into product improvements.\nMaintain and update CRM, customer, and market information and prepare commercial reports.\nWhat your Colleague Says About This Role\n\"XRW is currently in a unique growth phase. We have an innovative product, a tremendous market opportunity, and increasing traction across Europe. In this role, you will have the freedom to develop markets, build partnerships, and make a direct impact on our growth.\" Thijs Wiegerinck, Sales Manager Commercial Water\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor's degree or equivalent level of thinking and working, preferably in a technical or commercial field.\nExperience in international B2B sales within a technical environment.\nExperience in business development, market development, and/or building distributor networks is an advantage.\nAffinity with pumps, water technology, or the wastewater market.\nYou are skilled at building, activating, and commercially developing distributors and other partners.\nYou identify commercial opportunities, develop new markets, and translate these into concrete sales activities and results.\nYou are commercially driven and entrepreneurial, with strong communication and negotiation skills.\nYou build sustainable relationships with distributors, end users, and other market stakeholders with ease.\nYou work independently and take initiative, while actively collaborating with colleagues and partners.\nIn addition to Dutch, a good command of English is important. German or French is an advantage.\nYou are willing to travel internationally on a regular basis.\n\nWhat We Offer\nWorking at Pentair means being part of an international organization. At our Winterswijk location, you will join a close-knit team where collaboration, pragmatism, and craftsmanship are highly valued. We operate with short communication lines, an open-door culture, and a strong commitment to teamwork.\nWe offer hybrid working arrangements wherever possible, enabling you to work efficiently while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.\nCompetitive salary based on experience and qualifications between EUR 5.600,- and EUR 7.300,-\nMetalektro Collective Labour Agreement (CAO).\n27 vacation days plus 13 ADV (reduction of working hours) days for full-time employees.\nCompany car, laptop, and mobile phone.\nOpportunities for professional training and personal development.\nStrong focus on employee wellbeing and sustainable employability.\nFlexible working hours.\nActive employee association and recognition of individual and team successes.\nFair and transparent compensation in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive.\nApply Now\nInterested in joining Pentair?\nPlease send your CV and motivation letter to , attention Petra Jacobs (HR Business Partner).\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Thijs Wiegerinck, Sales Manager Commercial Water, at +31 (0)6 29704579 or via email at .\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nPentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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