Sales Development Engineer, CBS, JP

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Commercial Building Service (CBS)team, you'll create impact by building strategic relationships with data center developers, contractors, and consultants to position Grundfos as the preferred pump and water technology partner in Japan's booming data center infrastructure market.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the data center market segment in Japan, building a robust sales pipeline
• Engage with key stakeholders including MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) consultants, general contractors, and data center operators to specify Grundfos solutions
• Provide technical consultation and solution design for HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Con), fire protection, and water management systems in data center applications
• Collaborate with internal teams including application engineers and product specialists to deliver optimized proposals
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments in Japan's data center sector to inform sales strategy
• Represent Grundfos at industry events, trade shows, and technical seminars to strengthen brand visibility in the data center community

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a technically skilled sales professional with a strong engineering foundation, deep understanding of commercial building systems, and the drive to develop new markets from the ground up. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in technical sales or application engineering within HVAC, pumps, or building services equipment
• Business-level Japanese (native or near-native) and working proficiency in English
• Proven ability to build relationships with consultants, contractors, and end-users in the commercial building sector

It's a plus if you also:

• Experience selling into or working with data center infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of pump systems, chilled water systems, or fire protection systems in large-scale commercial facilities
• Familiarity with the Japanese construction and building services market landscape

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.

Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

Join Grundfos, apply today!