Dewatering Sales Product Specialist

Rain for Rent; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

Rain for Rent in Charlotte, NC is seeking a high-energy Sales Manager for dewatering projects across the U.S. This full-time role requires travel more than 50% and an ability to lead customer relations, manage major projects, and close contracts.

You will evaluate dewatering applications, collaborate with Engineering/Contracts teams, and drive annual sales targets. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years in dewatering sales are required, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience in dewatering.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects across regions.

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual sales targets within the region.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships; manage major projects.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement dewatering applications.
• Develop sales and marketing approaches for the territory.
• Identify and win new market opportunities in dewatering and water treatment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design contract scopes and solutions.
• Maintain CRM records and generate reports.

Skills

Sales experience in dewatering

Project management experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical/civil engineering, hydrology, construction management or related

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location

Charlotte, NC 28208, USA

• Travel Required : Yes. More than 50%
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DEWAT005603

Description

What we do: Rain for Rent moves water every day. We are the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions and are known for our systems engineering expertise, ability to tackle complex jobs cost effectively, and providing high value to organizations with critical liquid management issues. Our experienced teams, backed by skilled engineers, are continually working to redefine what is expected from a liquids handling provider by developing new equipment and harnessing technology for the most demanding environments. Our Rain for Rent solutions exceed customers’ expectations for service and quality for their water-handling, irrigation and temporary liquid-storage problems. We strive to effectively and efficiently complete projects safely, on time and the right the first time.

To learn more about us please check out our website here.

Rain for Rent employees are proud to work for this family-owned business. In May of 2024, the company celebrated 90 successful years of business. We are committed to providing consistent, quality products and services to customers across the U.S., Canada and the UK from more than 70 locations. Honesty and integrity are valued at Rain for Rent and employees are committed to exceeding expectations for service and quality to our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve annual sales targets within the region.
• Establishing new and maintaining strong and professional customer client relations; project management of major projects.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement dewatering applications to suit the customer’s needs.
• Create successful sales and marketing approaches to address needs of each branch within the assigned territory or region
• Proactively work to find, bid, and win new market opportunities within dewatering and water treatment markets.
• Understanding of filtration principles, including particle removal, filter media selection (bag, cartridge, settling, sand/carbon, etc.) and system design.
• Strong understanding of job-related regulatory guidelines in the assigned territory.
• Collaborate regularly with Inside Sales teams to generate sales reports, proposals, and quotes.
• Regular consultation with various internal departments and personnel including Engineering/Instrumentation/Contracts to design a scope, solution, and job specifics for contracts.
• Updates job knowledge by taking part in educational opportunities; trade shows, professional publications and maintain personal networks.
• Make professional presentations, negotiate deals, and obtain signed contracts for dewatering projects.
• Working with RVP's, RSM's, Branch Managers and sales team through the sales process of any dewatering project. This may include ride along with sales reps, job walks with customers and any other task associated with the dewatering projects.
• Achieve assigned sales quota, revenue, and gross margin objectives.
• Accurate and prompt entry of all sales activities in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Increase market share among end-user customers in assigned territory.
• Acts in accordance with Rain for Rent’s Safety culture and consistently demonstrates adherence to all safety policies and practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned in support of the operation.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in mechanical, civil engineering, hydrology, construction management, or related is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of Sales Experience in dewatering is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of project management experience is highly preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and negotiating skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects across different market sectors and geographic regions simultaneously.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. At RfR, in-person work at our offices and/or branch location is a top priority because it allows us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and builds a workplace culture that drives our continued success. This role requires onsite presence at a RfR office and/or branch location. Except for limited circumstances, remote and/or hybrid options are not offered at this time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and can infrequently be loud.

What we offer

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k) plan
• Career advancement through company-sponsored training and development
• Nine paid holidays and a comprehensive paid time off program
• And so much more

Rain for Rent is also proud to support our veterans and has earned the 2025 Military Friendly ® Employer (MFE) Gold designation. When you join the Rain for Rent team, you will have the opportunity to make friends in the course of doing good business and can contribute positively to your community. The choice is easy. Join the Rain for Rent team today.

Rain for Rent does not accept 3rd party applicants

Rain for Rent is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

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