GF Central Plastics is hiring a remote Civil Water Sales Specialist in:

• Texas

We’re looking for relationship-driven pros to partner with engineering firms, municipalities, water companies, and contractors — helping deliver innovative solutions for the civil water industry.

Summary:

Promote and communicate the benefits of GF Mechanical Couplings 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 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