Area Sales Manager - Water Works

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 Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.