U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant – Territory Manager

Mueller Water Products; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is seeking a motivated sales professional to promote innovative water distribution products in Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and a comfort level with technology-based solutions.

Responsibilities include developing relationships with end-users and distributors, providing training, and driving product demand. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with a minimum of two years' sales experience in the industry. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years outside sales experience in the water distribution industry.
• Comfort with technology-based sales solutions.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Call on end-product users to promote new and existing product lines.
• Provide service to distributors including training and support.
• Identify significant bid opportunities and provide project information.

Skills

Sales experience in water distribution

Technology-based sales solutions

Customer Relationship Management software

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or communications

Tools

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Duties

Call on end‑product users to promote new and existing product lines and develop favorable specification position. Provide complete service to established distributor network including quotations, product training, technical and literary support, product complaints, inventory maintenance, and delivery issues. Perform product training for end users and distributors to promote advantages of offered products and enhance specification position. Develop cooperative relationships with distributors and end‑user personnel to enhance product demand. Establish sales goals and specification objectives to meet company sales budget. Identify significant bid opportunities and provide complete project information, including price strategy. Provide after‑sale service support, including warranty and claims management. Actively participate in trade organizations to promote offered products. Continuously update end‑users database for territory. Provide leadership with monthly sales forecast and market overview.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years outside sales experience in the water distribution industry or related field (construction, piping, etc.).
• Aptitude and comfort with selling technology‑based sales solutions and platforms.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and other technology‑based productivity tools (i‑Squared, Salesforce.com, NetSuite, OnContact, Maximizer CRM, TeamWox, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations.
• Ability to routinely travel 75% of work schedule (estimated 3‑4 days/week of travel with one office day).
• Ability to cover large geographical sales territory.
• Intermediate computer experience with particular proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint programs.
• High level of outgoing interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Comfortable with public speaking engagements and the ability to deliver presentations to large (30+) groups of customers and other external contacts.
• Have ability to stand and give presentations for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 40 lbs. to maneuver products during demonstrations.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business, engineering, or communications‑related field.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Other Compensation & Benefits

• Excellent salary and benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Vacation.
• 100% paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student debt retirement matching.
• Well‑being program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company‑provided life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance at group rates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. This employer participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a web‑based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee’s Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely. Notice of E‑Verify Participation: This employer participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a web‑based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Accommodation

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.