Water Treatment Sales Manager-Western Region

Navien; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company is seeking a Water Treatment Sales Manager for the Western Region, covering multiple states. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the water treatment industry and proven sales capabilities. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, training sales teams, and managing customer relationships. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120k-$130k annually and opportunities for bonuses. Remote work with travel of up to 70% is expected.

Benefits

PPO Medical, Dental, Ortho, Vision, Rx, LTD and Life Insurance

401K Plan with a 100% match

Employee discounts on products

10.5 Paid Holidays per calendar year

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in the water softening/treatment industry.
• Familiar with both residential and commercial market segments.
• Able to multitask and remain focused in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed all sales and training goals.
• Work closely with the sales force and introduce new water treatment systems.
• Develop new business opportunities through networking and cold calling.

Skills

Positive sales-oriented personality

Strong Team Player

Outstanding presentation skills

Experience in sales in the water industry

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree Engineering or Business

Tools

MS Office tools

Job description

Overview

Location: Remote

Job Id: 637

# of Openings: 1

Position: Water Treatment Sales Manager - Western Region

Sales & Training Department
Full-time
Field

What We Are Looking For
The Western US Water Treatment Sales Manager’s scope will include California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, TX (El Paso ONLY), Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii. The ideal candidate for this position must be experienced in the water softening / treatment industry and should be familiar with both the residential and commercial market segments. They are experienced at creating, articulating, and presenting high-level presentations and must be a person of integrity. They must also be able to work well in a team environment. Essential attributes include excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to multitask and remain focused in high-pressure situations. This position is actively involved in partnering with the Water Treatment Team, Sales Team Members and our sales representatives.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed all sales and training goals.
• Work closely with sales force, contractor and wholesaler base to introduce newly developed water treatment systems by Navien, while developing sales volume with our existing Water Treatment products.
• Training all channels on Navien Water Treatment products will be required for this role.
• Develop new opportunities through lead generation, relationship building, networking and cold calling;
• Develop new business opportunities and relationships in both the residential and commercial markets through various sales distribution channels including wholesale and water dealers
• Manage key customer relationships that deliver long term business and new opportunities for expansion and service;
• Clearly communicate the benefits of Navien’s new technologies;
• Attend sales meetings and provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting and reporting;
• Monitor and analyze field sales reports, interpret results, and take corrective action to achieve sales targets;
• Maintain a positive working relationship with distributors and sales outlets;
• Exceed customer expectations and contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction;
• Timely communication with clients, including conflict resolution as required, and managing account profitability;
• To conduct ongoing comprehensive product training to all sales outlets/distributors and sales agency staff.
• Resolve customer complaints and assist technical service with problem resolution;
• Assist in recruitment and selection of manufacturer’s representative agencies;
• Be willing to respond to phone calls and emails both day and night;
• Up to 70% of travel expected;
• All other duties assigned

Requirements

• Positive sales-oriented personality
• Strong Team Player
• Ambition to grow and take on new assignments/skills as needed
• Understanding of the changing marketplace and ability to adapt to change
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Outstanding presentation skills, with the ability to combine professional, persuasive, and personable delivery
• Self-starter who can prioritize and balance responsibilities
• Experience in sales in the water industry
• Understand the water industry and sales channel structure
• Technical Sales experience and engineering background (to understand the tech aspects of our products)
• Experience working with Water Treatment Dealers
• Already established professional network within the water treatment industry and proven sales records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering or Business
• Solid understanding of plumbing and water treatment systems
• Proficient in MS office tools
• 5+ years of sales experience

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pay Scale: $120k-130k Annually (DOE) & Annual Bonus Opportunity!

• PPO Medical, Dental, Ortho, Vision, Rx, LTD and Life Insurance
• Employee-only premium covered at 100%
• Optional Voluntary Benefits: STD, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident, Discounted Pet Insurance
• Pre-Tax Flex Spending Accounts: Health and/or Dependent Care
• 10.5 Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Community Involvement Volunteer Day
• 401K Plan, 100% match on employee’s contribution, up to a maximum of 5%
• Employee discounts on Navien products

Since 2006, Navien, Inc. has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing companies in the home comfort sector across North America. A leader in condensing technology, Navien has revolutionized the industry with its line of high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters, combi-boilers, and wall-hung boilers. In 2024, Navien was recognized as the number one selling manufacturer of gas tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers in North America.

Expanding its offerings, Navien now boasts a full line of HVAC products, including the innovative NPF Hydro-furnace. Additionally, Navien has ventured into the heat pump water heater market, further solidifying its commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for home comfort. The company is also making strides in the water treatment space with cutting-edge scale prevention systems and whole-house filtration solutions.

Navien’s international reputation is built on sophisticated engineering, robust design, and a steadfast commitment to quality. Backed by over 40 years of advanced technology expertise from its parent company, KD Navien, the company continues to push boundaries in product development. Navien products are available across the United States and Canada through a select network of trusted wholesale distributors.

Navien Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer