Industrial Flow Manager

Alfa Laval

Commercial Manager leading Alfa Laval’s industrial flow growth strategy in North America. Managing partnerships, channel development, and market expansion.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeHouston • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing commercial strategies for Industrial Flow technologies, with a strong focus on market opportunities, scalable growth, and team leadership. Proven ability to build strategic relationships and drive commercial excellence through data-driven decision making and effective collaboration.

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Commercial Leadership ExperienceGo-To-Market Strategy DevelopmentChannel Partner ManagementStrategic Account PlanningStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Commercial Strategy DevelopmentMarket Opportunity AnalysisSales Strategy BuildingPipeline ManagementForecastingData-Driven Decision MakingProduct Portfolio ExpansionTechnology CommercializationIndustrial Flow TechnologiesProcess Equipment Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationInfluencing SkillsCoachingAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Industrial ManufacturingFlow TechnologiesPumpsMixersHeat TransferOEMChannel PartnersDistributorsBusiness TransformationMarket Penetration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the North American commercial strategy for Industrial Flow technologies, translating market opportunities into scalable growth plans that support the WIFH business strategy.
Lead commercialization of new and evolving Industrial Flow technologies by developing go-to-market strategies, expanding market presence, and positioning solutions within the broader industrial portfolio.
Collaborate with global business teams to align regional growth strategies with broader business objectives and product roadmaps.
Build and strengthen strategic relationships with distributors, OEMs, integrators, channel partners, and key customers to accelerate market penetration and long-term growth.
Partner across Sales, Applications Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, and Business Leadership to align commercial execution, optimize channel performance, and drive profitable growth.
Drive commercial excellence through strategic account planning, pipeline management, forecasting, market prioritization, and data-driven decision making.
Lead, coach, and develop the commercial team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 years commercial leadership experience within industrial manufacturing, process equipment, flow technologies, pumps, mixers, heat transfer, or related industrial markets
Experience leading and developing commercial teams
Experience developing and managing distributor, channel, OEM, or integrator partner networks highly preferred
Proven ability to commercialize new technologies or expanding product portfolios within a complex industrial environment
Experience building scalable sales strategies and driving growth in evolving industrial markets
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate market opportunities into actionable commercial strategies
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, organizational change, and business transformation
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership
Willingness to travel as needed to support customer, partner, and business development activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/dental/vision/life
401(k) plan
competitive salary and full benefits package