Regional Sales Manager - Central US

About the role

Join Franklin Water Treatment, a Division of Franklin Electric, as a Regional Sales Manager. We are leaders in innovative water treatment solutions, seeking a reliable and customer-focused professional to develop and implement sales strategies, manage and grow a sales territory, and contribute to marketing efforts, including collateral material and social networking.

Ideal candidates reside in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, or Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the sale of residential and commercial water treatment systems through dealer and wholesale channels.
• Acquire, develop, and maintain existing Professional Water Quality (PWQ) dealer accounts through appropriate contact levels.
• Create sales growth by securing business through strategic customer segments.
• Develop short- and long-term forecasts, budgets, strategies, and marketing programs to meet sales objectives.
• Conduct product training for PWQ dealers.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure marketing materials (e.g., collateral, packaging, catalogs, internet presence) meet customer demand.
• Travel overnight approximately 65% - 80% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business management, marketing, engineering technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant technical or technical sales experience, or training in water treatment, customer service, customer experience, customer success, or a similar role (required).

Benefits

• Competitive wage based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) Plan with company match and service contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Opportunities for training and career growth (e.g., training, certification, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching).
• Fertility and adoption support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee discount program.