Tyler Pipe - Technical Services Regional Manager (Southeast)

Tyler Pipe; Texas; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plumbing manufacturer is seeking a Technical Services Regional Manager for the Southeast Region. This role involves educating key stakeholders on the advantages of domestic cast iron over alternatives, managing field operations, and achieving strategic goals. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and excellent communication skills, with the ability to travel up to 70% of the time. Knowledge of plumbing systems is preferred, along with a proven ability to build professional networks.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Able to travel overnight up to 70% of each week.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing systems and products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective presentations to individuals and small groups.
• Establish and maintain a strong network within engineering.
• Identify and influence plumbing projects for favorable specifications.
• Build relationships through professional engagements.
• Educate engineers on the value of CISPI products.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, communications, or marketing

Job description

Overview

Tyler Pipe, a part of the McWane Plumbing Group, has an opening for a Technical Services Regional Manager (TSRM) for the Southeast Region to work in our Business Development Department. The TSRM will be responsible for field operations within an assigned territory, focusing on educating and influencing engineers, building inspectors, and other key stakeholders. A central aspect of this role is promoting the use of domestic cast iron over plastics and imported alternatives. The TSRM will work toward achieving strategic goals aligned with the McWane Plumbing Group's strategic plan and under the guidance of the Senior Director of Technical Services.

Currently looking to fill the Southeast territory, which includes FL, GA, NC, SC, AL, MS, TN, KY, OH, and IN. Candidates in or near this territory will be considered more favorably.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective presentations to individuals and small groups using PowerPoint or other appropriate platforms.
• Establish and maintain a strong network of contacts within the engineering community, especially within the assigned territory.
• Identify, track, and influence plumbing projects to ensure favorable specifications.
• Build rapport with key stakeholders through professional engagements such as lunches, dinners, and occasional events.
• Actively participate in ASPE Chapters and attend meetings within the assigned region.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on installation and product issues related to soil pipe, couplings, and gaskets for the engineering and code community.
• Educate engineers on the value of specifying products with the CISPI logo and the benefits this brings to their firms.
• Promote the use of domestic cast iron over plastics and imported cast iron in all specifications.
• Inform engineers and code officials about proper installation practices for plastics in fire-rated and underground construction, including associated costs.
• Organize and conduct Lunch and Learn programs to support ongoing education and engagement.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of key engineering firms in the region, including contact details and principal decision-makers.
• Call on plumbing engineers and other relevant stakeholders to support business development efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Technical Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, communications, or marketing, or equivalent experience.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with comfort speaking publicly to both individuals and groups of various sizes.
• Must have and maintain an excellent driving record in accordance with the McWane company vehicle policy.
• Must be able to travel overnight up to 70% of each week.
• Strong time management skills and a high degree of initiative are required.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing systems and products is preferred.
• Candidates residing in or near Southeast territory, which includes FL, GA, NC, SC, AL, MS, TN, KY, OH, and IN, will be considered more favorably.

Additional Information

Tyler Pipe, as a subsidiary of McWane, Inc., is a nationwide leader in manufacturing cast iron soil pipe and fittings located in Tyler, Texas. Based on the founding principles of McWane in 1920, it is expected that all team members will know and exhibit the eight principles of The McWane Way: Safety, Environment, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, and Communication as well as the values and behaviors supporting these principles.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.