[Hiring] Territory Manager @Mueller Water Products

Role Description

Mueller, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has relaunched the storied U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant product line to wide acclaim. To capitalize on this legacy, Mueller has created a U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant Territory Manager role. Primarily, the initial focus will be to hire two Territory Managers to begin the business development and specification approval processes in targeted areas. This ground-floor opportunity translates into a flexible and remote work location opportunity (assuming close proximity to a major airport).

This exempt-level sales position has direct territory sales responsibility in the assigned territory. Primary sales are directed toward distributors within the territory. Working under the direction of the Vice-President U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant Sales, the Territory Manager is provided the opportunity to learn or expand upon their knowledge of the water distribution industry and sales knowledge/strategies, all while earning a competitive base salary plus commissions! Company vehicle and full benefit offerings make for a well-rounded total package for the right individual.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• 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 complaint, 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.

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.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 40 lbs. to maneuver products during demonstrations.

Requirements

• Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business, engineering, or communications-related field.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and benefits package.
• Current benefit offerings include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k 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
• And more.