Sales Manager

The Recruiting Hive; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability & Long-Term DIS

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Matching 401K Program

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead West Coast initiatives, driving regional revenue growth and margin expansion. You will manage a network of reps, influence specifications, and coordinate with engineers and municipalities to win projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in municipal/valve sales, strong technical aptitude, and Salesforce experience. Travel up to 50% is expected; base salary is $115,000–$125,000 with a 20% bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of sales/technical sales experience in municipal water/wastewater; valve or process equipment experience preferred.
• Proven experience working with manufacturer’s representative firms.
• Understanding of municipal project lifecycle: specification, bidding, procurement.
• Ability to influence specifications with engineers.
• Strong technical aptitude to discuss product applications.
• CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and forecasting experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel ~50%.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Execute regional sales strategy to hit revenue, market share, and margin targets.
• Manage and coach a network of manufacturer’s reps; set expectations and train.
• Influence project specifications by engaging engineers and municipalities.
• Lead product presentations, lunch-and-learns, and training sessions.
• Provide front-line application engineering and product support.
• Identify and manage opportunities from specification through award.
• Collaborate with inside sales on competitive project quotations.
• Maintain opportunity management, forecasts, and activity in Salesforce.
• Develop relationships with engineers, municipal decision-makers, contractors, and distributors.
• Monitor market trends and report actionable feedback.

Skills

Strategic territory planning

Coaching and development

Technical selling

Negotiation

Forecasting

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sales Manager - West Coast[ May live anywhere in Western state ]

Salary : $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 + 20% Bonus

JOB TITLE: Regional Sales Manager - West Coast

DEPARTMENT: Sales

REPORTS TO: National Sales Manager

THE ROLE: We are currently seeking a motivated individual for a Regional Sales Managerposition serving the West Coast of the USA. The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) is responsible for driving sales growth and increasing market share within an assigned territory for a manufacturer of valves serving the municipal water and wastewater market. This role owns regional sales strategy execution and manages a network of independent manufacturer's representative firms. The RSM works closely with consulting engineers, municipal end users, internal application engineering, and inside sales to influence specifications, develop project opportunities, and deliver profitable growth aligned with company pricing and margin objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and execute the regional sales strategy to achieve revenue, market share, and gross margin objectives.
• Manage, coach, and develop a network of manufacturer's representative firms; set expectations, track performance, and provide ongoing training and support.
• Influence project and master specifications by calling on consulting engineering firms, municipalities, and utilities.
• Lead and support product presentations, lunch-and-learns, and technical training sessions for engineers, reps, and end users.
• Provide front-line application engineering and product selection support in coordination with internal engineering resources.
• Identify, qualify, and manage sales opportunities from specification through award.
• Collaborate with inside sales to develop competitive project quotations that align with regional sales goals, pricing strategy, and gross margin targets.
• Maintain accurate opportunity management, forecasts, and activity tracking in Salesforce.
• Develop strong relationships with key regional stakeholders, including engineers, municipal decision-makers, contractors, and distributors.
• Monitor competitive activity and market trends within the region and provide actionable feedback to management.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of sales or technical sales experience in the municipal water and/or wastewater industry; valve or process equipment experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience working with or managing manufacturer's representative firms.
• Strong understanding of the municipal project lifecycle, including specification, bidding, and procurement processes.
• Ability to influence specifications and build credibility with consulting engineers.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate product applications.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and sales forecasting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (approximately 50%).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic territory planning and execution
• Coaching and development of sales partners
• Technical and application-based selling
• Negotiation and opportunity management
• Data-driven forecasting and pipeline management
• Cross-functional collaboration

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• Consistent achievement of regional sales, market share, and margin targets.
• Strong, well-trained, and engaged representative firms.
• Increased specification penetration and brand visibility in the region.
• Accurate forecasting and disciplined opportunity management.
• Trusted advisor status with engineers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong technical and analytical skills with a hands-on leadership approach
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
• Detail-oriented and results-driven, with a focus on accuracy, profitability, and organization
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer-focused skills
• Experience with software systems and Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

• Noise level in the work environment is usually mild during work activities
• Frequently required to communicate orally.
• Ability to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 30 pounds

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Matching 401K Program