Job Description
ABOUT US:
Since 1919, Victaulic has led the industry and continues to grow our outside
sales team. At Victaulic, we don't sit back and enjoy success. We move forward
and strive to grow.
Victaulic, the global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations, has the
most tenured, largest and best-trained sales team in the industry. We continue
to add high-powered sales representatives to our organization, and help them
build a successful career with an industry leader.
Victaulic sales representatives are out on the road every day, meeting with
valued customers, visiting job sites and building relationships with key
stakeholders to ensure continued success. Our sales team consists of team
players who are self-starters with strong problem solving skills, mechanical
aptitude and a drive to succeed and communicate effectively with a diverse
customer base.
Our rewards package consists of a competitive base salary, incentive
compensation plan, company automobile and comprehensive benefit and retirement
plans.
In this outside sales role, you will:
BECOME THE EXPERT
Learn the Products
First, you'll need to learn all about Victaulic's products and the many ways
that we can provide solutions for our customers and help them get their projects
done on time and within budget. You'll be happy to know, we have an excellent
training program! There's a lot to learn!
Know the Industry
In sales training, we'll teach you not only about grooved mechanical pipe
joining methods, but also about the competitive methods of joining pipe, such as
welding and flanging. With this knowledge, you can feel confident that you'll be
able to overcome any objections you may face in the field from customers who are
used to the more traditional ways of joining pipe.
As a territory manager, you'll also need to understand construction cycles, find
and follow major construction, expansion or retrofit projects, and keep current
with market trends and competitor activity. You'll be expected to integrate into
local trade organizations and professional associations while striving to become
part of the fabric of the industry within your territory.
Understand the Business
You'll work with your Regional Sales Manager to develop a business plan,
including opportunity mapping, sales goals, product promotion plans, and
strategies to maximize your sales potential. You'll be responsible for executing
all phases of project pursuit and project management to secure a purchase order
' from project inception through design, specifications, drawings, bidding
phase, job site training and support, final commissioning and after-sale follow
up. You'll need to gain complete information for all quotation requisitions
including application, specification, pricing and timing requirements, and lead
the inside sales team, engineering and other support staff to ensure good
teamwork to meet customer requirements.
BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS
As a territory manager, developing relationships and building trust will be key
to your success in this role, so it's essential that you work to build lasting
relationships with the mechanical contractors, engineers, and building/project
owners in your territory. Maintaining meaningful relationships requires spending
time with your customers, and that's a big part of your job. Sometimes, time
spent with clients extends beyond 'normal business hours' and you'll be expected
to take customers out in the evenings or weekends for dinners, sporting events,
and other social events.
In addition to maintaining relationships with your customers, you'll also need
to partner with the Victaulic distributors in your territory and manage a
balanced distribution network. You'll need to exercise teamwork to coordinate
activities with other Victaulic representatives and regional market specialists
who could influence or have any dealings with the project or account to ensure
the best customer experience.
EDUCATE AND INFLUENCE
During your work day as a sales specialist, you'll seek to learn about your
customers' needs and educate them about the overall value utilizing Victaulic
can bring to their project. At Victaulic, we know our products are the best, and
we want our customers to know it, too! Our sales reps work hard to educate our
customers. For example, you may find yourself on a job site early in the morning
dressed in jeans, boots, and a hard hat, while meeting with some contractors
performing a tool demo or conducting a training on proper installation
techniques. While, later that day, you may be doing a lunch and learn
presentation for a group of engineers to educate them on our cutting edge
products.
Your ultimate goal is to educate customers on why they can feel confident about
our products, show the overall value Victaulic products bring to their project,
and influence the decision-makers, so you can maximize your sales potential.
QUALITIES WE SEEK IN YOU AS A TERRITORY MANAGER:
We are advocates of lifelong learning at Victaulic, and even offer assistance
with tuition reimbursement, but prefer you have a Bachelor's degree walking in
the door! Previous sales experience selling 'value added' products/services;
preferably related to the commercial construction industry, PVF industry (pipes,
valves, fittings) or mechanical products will always make your transition a
smooth one, but with our training program those from all backgrounds have
experienced great success. Having demonstrated achievements in sales, and
showing you have a history of developing and nurturing long standing
relationships is also beneficial. Possessing a competitive nature, and showing
both flexibility and resiliency will assist you in growing business in your
territory year over year.
Because our territory managers work remote with minimal supervision, you should
be self-motivated and self-driven to achieve success. When meeting with
customers, you should exude confidence, a professional image, and present an
engaging, affable personality. Having strong problem solving skills, the ability
to be resourceful, and the ability to exercise creative thinking will help you
in your daily interactions. Having strong organization and time management
skills, as well as solid project management skills will help elevate your game
to the next level!
Compensation: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 Annually + Sales Incentive
Some territories require heavier overnight travel than others, so your
willingness to travel is required. While you are in the field, you may run into
adverse weather conditions such as snow, heat, mud, rain ' we get dirty around
here, and some of our equipment can weigh up to 50+ pounds!
Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer
and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and
impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic
data, or other legally protected status.
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