Sales Representative - Water Works (Florida Region)

The Sales Representative – 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 60 lbs for 50 feet. Listening and speaking with customers, by phone and in person. Required to work a 40‑hour workweek. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georg Fischer Central Plastics LLC