Area Sales Manager-Water Works (Texas Region)

The Area Sales Manager-Water Works will promote and communicate the benefits of GF Mechanical Couplings by demonstrating their value and effectiveness through partnerships with engineering firms, municipalities, water companies and contractors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• •Create strategic partnerships and maintain relationships with identified engineering firms, municipalities, water companies and contractors.
• •Maintain and continuously improve extensive working knowledge of GF Restraint Fittings and ensure they meet regional requirements
• •Obtain local approvals from identified municipal and water companies by researching their standards and approval requirements and submitting the necessary documentation as required by industry standards.
• •Collaborate with contractors and installers to secure referrals for relevant jobs or projects and collect testimonials to leverage word-of-mouth marketing
• •Create and maintain educational content to provide training and continuous education opportunities to contractors, installers and other industry professionals
• •Attend trade shows and industry events that allow for product demonstrations and/or training sessions on the installation and benefits of the products.
• •Partner with local distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers who cater to the municipal water industry
• •Explore online platforms for wider distribution and use e-commerce as an additional channel to reach remote areas and small contractors.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• •Must be a self-starter motivated to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision
• •Strong verbal and communication skills
• •Extensive working knowledge of GF product lines
• •Strong understanding of acceptable industry practices, procedures, and applicable regulations
• •Strong technical/computer skills
• •Must be prompt and dependable

Education and Experience:

• •Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience
• •2+ years of sales experience required
• •Working knowledge of municipal water utility industry preferred

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• •Likely to travel in regions of extreme heat, humidity, and cold
• •Able to lift and carry 60lbs for 50 feet
• •Listening and speaking with customers, by phone and in person
• •Required to work a 40-hour workweek

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