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.
Requirements
A minimum of two (2) years outside sales experience in the water distribution industry or related field (construction, piping, industrial sales, etc.)
Aptitude and comfort with 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 work schedule (estimated 3-4 days/week of travel with one office day).
Ability to cover 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 the ability to deliver presentations to large (30+) groups of customers and other external contacts.
Have ability 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.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business, engineering, or communications-related field.