Area Sales Manager - Water Works (Florida Region)

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

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 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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