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We are hiring a Senior Sales Engineer to grow our standard industrial pump line, with a strong focus on reciprocating plunger and piston pumps and engineered pump packages.\nWe need someone who can find new business, understand the application, specify the right pump, help develop the complete package, and close the sale. You will work directly with company leadership and our engineering and operations teams to pursue new opportunities and expand established customer and distributor relationships.\nThis is a hands-on individual contributor role with responsibility for business growth, technical sales, and customer relationships. You will help determine which markets to pursue and what it takes to win in them.\nDevelop new business and grow existing accounts\nIdentify and pursue opportunities with end users, OEMs, equipment packagers, distributors, engineering firms, and project contractors.\nBuild a focused plan around applications and customers that fit our pump capabilities, including new projects, equipment replacements, and recurring OEM business.\nDevelop relationships with engineering, operations, maintenance, and purchasing teams; understand who specifies the equipment and who makes the buying decision.\nExpand existing accounts and distributor relationships while maintaining an active pipeline of new opportunities, quotations, and next steps.\nUnderstand competing equipment and customer priorities and use that knowledge to develop competitive proposals and win profitable orders.\nSpecify pumps for the application\nGather and evaluate flow, pressure, fluid properties, temperature, suction conditions, duty cycle, and the required operating range.\nUnderstand pump sizing, speed, horsepower, materials, packing, valves, and the effects of cavitation, pulsation, and abrasive or corrosive service.\nReview customer specifications and bid documents, clarify missing information, and work with engineering to confirm selections, limitations, and exceptions.\nDevelop complete pump packages\nHelp define package scope, including the driver, drive arrangement, skid, piping connections, controls, instrumentation, pressure protection, and pulsation equipment.\nCoordinate detailed design and component selection with engineering and suppliers, accounting for installation, service access, and customer requirements.\nIdentify required drawings, documentation, inspections, and testing so the quotation accurately reflects the equipment and work being supplied.\nOwn the sale through order handoff\nDevelop and present proposals with clear scope, pricing, delivery expectations, and commercial terms; follow through on technical questions and negotiations.\nCoordinate with operations on feasibility and lead times, then provide a complete handoff when an order is placed.\nStay engaged with customers through delivery and follow-up to build repeat business and identify additional opportunities.\nBring market feedback to leadership on pricing, product needs, packaging opportunities, and future sales coverage.\nRequirements\nExperience and qualifications\nA proven record of growing sales of reciprocating positive displacement pumps, particularly plunger or piston pumps, with experience in pump selection or engineered packages.\nThe technical judgment to lead application discussions and the business development skills to prospect, qualify opportunities, negotiate, and close.\nExperience working with distributors, direct accounts, OEMs, or equipment packagers. Established industry relationships are valuable.\nStrong organization, follow-through, and the ability to work effectively with customers, company leadership, engineering, and production.\nAbility to work on-site in Sulphur, Oklahoma, and travel occasionally for customer meetings and business development.\nBenefits\nCompensation and benefits\n$120,000 to $150,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays; and relocation support for the right candidate.\nWorking at Kerr Pumps\nOur values are expressed in The Kerr Standard: Set the Standard. Always Innovate. Honor God. Always Grow. We value ownership, integrity, humility, respect, and the commitment to keep improving. 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