Area Sales Manager - Water Works (Florida Region)

The Area Sales Manager-Water Works will promote and communicate the benefits of GF products 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 60lbs for 50 feet
Listening and speaking with customers, by phone and in person
Required to work a 40-hour workweek

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