About this role
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 Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.