Territory Manager I, Pipe & Fittings (Central TX Region: Austin, San Antonio & t
Westlake Chemical, Austin, TX, United States
Territory Manager I - Central Texas
Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), supplies gasketed, solvent‑weld, and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation markets.
Summary
The Territory Manager I achieves increased sales revenue and profitability within the Central Texas markets by effectively selling and communicating Westlake Pipe & Fittings' solutions to existing and prospective customers, with a major focus on the distributor network and their contractors.
Duties and Responsibilities
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Meet or exceed sales goals and objectives set by management
Create demand by educating distributors and contractors on the benefits of Westlake Pipe & Fittings' solutions
Perform professional presentations or demonstrations of company products and services
Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with distributors and their contractors, and other key contacts within the assigned geographic territory
Build and maintain ongoing awareness of industry products and services, competitor activities and other research that can be shared with management
Evaluate marketing data by utilizing sales management software tools to maximize sales efficiency and effectiveness
Actively manage travel schedule to cover assigned territory in a time‑efficient manner; travel will be roughly 60‑70% within sales territory
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing professional networks. Focus should especially be paid to directional drilling, pipe bursting, and other areas where restrained pipe is needed
Resolve customer complaints by identifying problems and expediting solutions
Provide management weekly market activity/results and monthly territory analyses
Work closely with distribution in order to forecast monthly sales volume
Coordinate sales efforts with sales management, accounting, logistics, engineering, manufacturing and customer service groups
Analyze the territory/market's potential and determine the value of existing and prospective customers to the organization and value/volume model
Plan and organize sales strategy by maximizing the return on time investment for assigned territory
Participate in local and regional trade shows
Ensure that databases are current and updated with accurate customer information
Implement pricing policies within market segments as directed by Regional Sales Manager
Coordinate major bid strategy and maintain bid calendar
Provide pricing, product availability and order status information to territory accounts
Execute the timely preparation of all sales reports, expense reports and assigned projects
Effectively manage a travel and entertainment budget to maximize return on investment
Education, Experience and Qualifications
Must be currently residing in San Antonio or Austin, TX and be able to travel within the assigned geographic territory (Central TX: Austin, San Antonio & the Valley) by car, plane or train
Must have 3-5+ years' of sales experience
Must be able to travel internationally and hold a valid passport
Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or a related field
Self‑starter, motivated, team‑focused and results driven
Outgoing, good with numbers, relatable
Strong presentation, organizational, and time‑management skills
Demonstrated track record of exceeding corporate goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong technical skills and aptitude; ability to present technical concepts with hands‑on demonstrations to customers
Proficient in MS Office
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Valid driver's license and good DMV record
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently must stand, walk, and sit, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This is a fully remote position. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Travel
Job can require up to 60‑70% travel (up to 3 weeks per month).
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), supplies gasketed, solvent‑weld, and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation markets.
Summary
The Territory Manager I achieves increased sales revenue and profitability within the Central Texas markets by effectively selling and communicating Westlake Pipe & Fittings' solutions to existing and prospective customers, with a major focus on the distributor network and their contractors.
Duties and Responsibilities
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Meet or exceed sales goals and objectives set by management
Create demand by educating distributors and contractors on the benefits of Westlake Pipe & Fittings' solutions
Perform professional presentations or demonstrations of company products and services
Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with distributors and their contractors, and other key contacts within the assigned geographic territory
Build and maintain ongoing awareness of industry products and services, competitor activities and other research that can be shared with management
Evaluate marketing data by utilizing sales management software tools to maximize sales efficiency and effectiveness
Actively manage travel schedule to cover assigned territory in a time‑efficient manner; travel will be roughly 60‑70% within sales territory
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing professional networks. Focus should especially be paid to directional drilling, pipe bursting, and other areas where restrained pipe is needed
Resolve customer complaints by identifying problems and expediting solutions
Provide management weekly market activity/results and monthly territory analyses
Work closely with distribution in order to forecast monthly sales volume
Coordinate sales efforts with sales management, accounting, logistics, engineering, manufacturing and customer service groups
Analyze the territory/market's potential and determine the value of existing and prospective customers to the organization and value/volume model
Plan and organize sales strategy by maximizing the return on time investment for assigned territory
Participate in local and regional trade shows
Ensure that databases are current and updated with accurate customer information
Implement pricing policies within market segments as directed by Regional Sales Manager
Coordinate major bid strategy and maintain bid calendar
Provide pricing, product availability and order status information to territory accounts
Execute the timely preparation of all sales reports, expense reports and assigned projects
Effectively manage a travel and entertainment budget to maximize return on investment
Education, Experience and Qualifications
Must be currently residing in San Antonio or Austin, TX and be able to travel within the assigned geographic territory (Central TX: Austin, San Antonio & the Valley) by car, plane or train
Must have 3-5+ years' of sales experience
Must be able to travel internationally and hold a valid passport
Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or a related field
Self‑starter, motivated, team‑focused and results driven
Outgoing, good with numbers, relatable
Strong presentation, organizational, and time‑management skills
Demonstrated track record of exceeding corporate goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong technical skills and aptitude; ability to present technical concepts with hands‑on demonstrations to customers
Proficient in MS Office
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Valid driver's license and good DMV record
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently must stand, walk, and sit, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This is a fully remote position. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Travel
Job can require up to 60‑70% travel (up to 3 weeks per month).
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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