Territory Sales Leader - Water Treatment (Remote)

Franklin Electric; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Franklin Electric is seeking a Territory Sales Manager for Commercial & Industrial Water Treatment. The role is remote in the United States, focusing on developing customer relationships, expanding key accounts, and recommending water-treatment systems for complex projects.

You will work with engineers, contractors, and other decision makers from initial specification through final sale, traveling ~65–80% within the territory. Strong water chemistry knowledge and sales experience are required.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of industrial capital-equipment sales experience, with water-treatment background.
• Bachelor's degree in business, business management, marketing, engineering technology, or related field.
• Working knowledge of ion exchange, pH, alkalinity, hardness, dosing, and water-quality troubleshooting.
• Experience with filtration, membrane technologies, RO, and media carbon applications.
• Knowledge of SCADA/automation, booster pumps, and related controls.
• Experience bidding on public and private projects; selling to mechanical contractors and/or general contractors.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Grow the region by developing sales strategies that support territory growth goals.
• Build customer relationships by expanding existing accounts and turning qualified prospects into long-term customers.
• Sell technical water-treatment solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Manage bids and specifications from specification through award and help keep Franklin Electric solutions included in project requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, purchasing agreements, and contracts.
• Represent the business at customer meetings, trade shows, seminars, and other industry events.
• Manage your territory with CRM activity and travel approximately 65%-80% within the region.

Skills

Strategic selling

Technical problem solving

Relationship building

Clear communication

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Franklin Electric is seeking a Territory Sales Manager for Commercial & Industrial Water Treatment. The role is remote in the United States, focusing on developing customer relationships, expanding key accounts, and recommending water-treatment systems for complex projects.

You will work with engineers, contractors, and other decision makers from initial specification through final sale, traveling ~65–80% within the territory. Strong water chemistry knowledge and sales experience are required.