Water Solutions Territory Sales Leader

Pentair plc; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health benefits

401(k)

employee stock purchase program

disability benefits

life insurance

critical illness insurance

accident insurance

parential leave

caregiver leave

tuition reimbursement

paid time off and wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair plc is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to join our Virginia team. You will build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients, deliver compelling presentations, and drive the sales process to meet targets.

Ideal candidates live in Richmond or nearby and are prepared for 50% overnight travel. A bachelor's degree in business or marketing and proven sales experience are required to succeed in this role at Pentair.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as Territory Sales Manager or in a similar sales role.
• Strong account development and retention skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and execute customer engagement activities.
• Proficiency in tailoring sales messaging and articulating value propositions.
• Strong ability to drive the sales process and accelerate the pipeline.
• Product expertise and industry acumen.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations, articulating strong value propositions to our customers.
• Keep detailed records of sales opportunities, customer interactions, and sales performance.
• Provide presence and support at distributor branches to execute the strategy driven by the key account management team.
• Develop and implement account development and retention strategies to drive customer engagement and loyalty.
• Plan and execute customer engagement activities to understand and address customer needs.
• Tailor sales messaging to effectively communicate the value proposition of our products and services.
• Drive the sales process and accelerate the pipeline to achieve sales targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with overall business goals and customer satisfaction.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to inform sales strategies.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Regional Sales Manager on sales performance and market insights.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance product expertise and industry knowledge.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings to build and strengthen relationships.
• Lead by example, demonstrating strong ethical standards, professionalism, and a commitment to achieving excellence.

Skills

Account development

Retention skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales process management

Product knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pentair plc is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to join our Virginia team. You will build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients, deliver compelling presentations, and drive the sales process to meet targets.

Ideal candidates live in Richmond or nearby and are prepared for 50% overnight travel. A bachelor's degree in business or marketing and proven sales experience are required to succeed in this role at Pentair.