Territory Manager-NY, WPA, WVA

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have a great opportunity as a Territory Sales Manager. This role is based in our Northeast region and reports to the District Sales Manager, Industrial and Plumbing.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Ideal if located within sales territory (Upstate New York, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia).

Job Summary

The primary objective is to manage the sales territory and promote our specifiable and traditional piping products while meeting or exceeding our growth goals. The position requires the individual to manage independent sales agents (reps) and network with our customers including distributor partners, contractors, engineers and end-users while developing long-term, trusting relationships. The region includes the states Upstate New York, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate local reps providing guidance and direction.
• Establish sales objectives for reps and monitor progress.
• Generate new business using existing and potential customer networks.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term and trusting customer relationships.
• Obtain favorable product specifications with local engineering firms.
• Plan and allocate time and resources to ensure sales goals are met.
• Track leads and project opportunities.
• Handle regional pricing strategy.
• Interact with internal departments, such as Customer Service, Operations, Supply Chain and Marketing.
• Provide technical presentations and on-site training to engineers, contractors and distributor partners.
• Resolve conflicts and provide solutions to customers in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Experience

• College degree is required (engineering or business is preferred).
• 3-5 years sales experience preferred in the plumbing or industrial industry.
• Strong technical, analytical, negotiating and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel preferred.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with CRM software
• Intuition for business with a problem-solving attitude.
• Regular travel within the sales territory is required.