U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant Territory Manager

U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant Territory Manager

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 in the Company's North Central area, which will have a focus on the upper Midwest in areas such as Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Indiana.

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.

Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

Mueller encourages only those applicants with a strong match to the items listed above to apply.

Primary work hours will be Monday through Friday. Work hours will vary based on customer hours. Evening customer meetings may be required during sales travel. This position is salaried exempt and does not qualify for overtime pay.

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include : medical and dental insurance, 401K plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan program, short-term disability benefits, vacation, tuition reimbursement program, company-provided life insurance, long-term disability and supplement insurance at group rates, and much more.

Mueller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.