Technical Manager – Knife Gate Valve Products

About the role

Mueller, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water, wastewater and industrial markets, has an opening to support the Company’s Pratt brand Knife Gate Valve products.

Responsibilities

• Call on end product users and consulting engineers to promote new and existing product lines and develop favorable specification position.
• Provide technical application assistance.
• Provide complete service to market channels including: quotations, product training, technical and literary support, product complaint, inventory maintenance, and delivery issues.
• Perform product training for end users, consulting engineers and distributors to promote advantages of knife gate valve products and enhance specification position.
• Develop cooperative relationships with key end users and engineers to enhance product demand.
• Identify significant bid opportunities and provide complete project information, including price strategy.
• Provide competitive feedback.
• Actively participate in trade organizations to promote Mueller products.
• Continuously update end users database for territory.
• Aid sales with monthly sales forecast and market overview.

Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of technical or outside sales experience in the water, wastewater and or industrial markets, valve industry, or related field (construction, piping, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations.
• Ability to routinely travel 60% of work schedule (estimated 3 - days/week of travel).
• Ability to cover large geographical region (USA and Canada).
• Intermediate computer experience with particular proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint programs.
• High level of outgoing interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Comfortable with public speaking engagements and the ability to deliver presentations to large (30+) groups of customers and other external contacts.
• Have ability to stand and give presentations for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 40 lbs. to maneuver products during demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business, engineering, or communications-related field.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Previous Knife Gate Valve experience.

Skills

• Technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Public speaking engagement.
• Ability to lift and move products.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k plan with 5% Company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Vacation.
• 100% paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student debt retirement matching.
• Well-being program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance at group rates.

Pay

This role offers a competitive base salary plus a sales incentive tied directly to the growth and success of the Knife Gate product line.

Schedule

Primary work hours will be Monday through Friday. Work hours will vary based on customer hours. Evening customer meetings may be required during sales travel.

Other Compensation & Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• E-Verify participation.

Contact Information

To request a reasonable accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.