Infrastructure Territory Manager - Eastern North Carolina

Infrastructure Territory Manager - Eastern North Carolina Mueller Water Products, Inc. is the nation’s leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries. The company is building the future of water infrastructure, and this role is part of its dedicated sales team. About the Role As a Territory Manager in the Eastern North Carolina region, you will manage primary sales responsibilities toward established distributors, call on end-product users, and develop relationships with key customers. You will work under the guidance of the Infrastructure Regional Sales Manager and have the opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge of the water distribution industry. Responsibilities 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 Mueller product and enhance specification position. Develop cooperative relationships with key 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 Mueller products. Continuously update end users database for territory. Provide Regional Sales office with monthly sales forecast and market overview. Required Qualifications Minimum of two (2) years outside sales experience in the water distribution industry or related field (construction, piping, industrial sales, etc.). Aptitude and comfort 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 the work schedule (estimated 3-4 days/week of travel with one office day). Ability to cover a 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 delivering presentations to large (30+) groups of customers and other external contacts. Must be able to stand and give presentations for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift in excess of 40 lbs. to maneuver products during demonstrations. Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business, engineering, or communications-related field. Mechanical aptitude. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary plus commissions. Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan with 5% company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP); short-term and long-term disability benefits; vacation; 100% paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; student debt retirement matching; well-being program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); company-provided life insurance; supplemental insurance at group rates. Company-provided vehicle. Work schedule Monday through Friday with flexibility for customer hours; evening customer meetings may be required during sales travel. Position is salaried exempt and does not qualify for overtime pay. Equal Employment Opportunity Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. E-Verify Mueller participates in E-Verify. 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