Territory Sales Manager
Required skills
- capital improvement projects
- new accounts
- municipal markets
- industrial markets
- site visits
- equipment audits
- technical quotes
- project bids
- industry trends
- competitor activities
Nice to have
- water/ wastewater treatment plants
- business degree
- engineering degree
- related field degree
- equivalent professional experience
- local industry associations
Role summary
Advanced Pump and Equipment, a UFT company, is a leading provider of water and wastewater equipment in the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains. The Territory Sales Manager will act as a technical consultant, driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and managing existing accounts in Western Montana and Northern Idaho. This outside sales role requires regular interaction with engineering consultants, municipal and industrial plant personnel, and contractors, involving in-person consultations, product demonstrations, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. Responsibilities include prospecting, relationship management, site visits, preparing quotes, and staying informed on industry trends. Qualifications include 3+ years of outside sales experience in municipal, industrial equipment, pumps, or a related mechanical field, or equivalent experience in water/wastewater treatment plants. Experience working with consulting engineers, plant personnel, and end-users is required, along with the ability to read blueprints/schematics and understand fluid dynamics or mechanical systems. A Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and a valid driver's license are essential.
The Territory Sales Manager will serve as a technical consultant and is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and managing existing accounts within Western Montanna and Northern Idaho (Missoula, Kalispell, Coeur d'Alene area.) This is an outside sales position that involves regular interaction with engineering consultants, municipal water and wastewater plant personnel, industrial plant personnel and contractors. Direct sales and plant-level activities require in-person consultation, product demonstrations, troubleshooting, and problem-solving expertise.
What you'll do:
- Actively prospect and secure capital improvement projects and new accounts within the municipal and industrial markets across Western Montanna and Northern Idaho.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Conduct site visits and equipment audits to recommend optimal pump and equipment solutions based on flow, head, and fluid properties.
- Work with the internal engineering and support teams to prepare technical quotes and competitive project bids.
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and regional project developments (e.g., municipal infrastructure upgrades).
- Utilize CRM for all prospecting and customer activities.
- Attend product and selling skills seminars and participate in local industry associations and tradeshows.
What you bring:
- 3+ years of outside sales experience in municipal, industrial equipment, pumps, or a related mechanical field required. In lieu of sales experience, candidates that have experience working in water/ wastewater treatment plants may be considered.
- Experience includes working with consulting engineers, plant personnel, and end users.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
- Ability to read blueprints/schematics and understand fluid dynamics or mechanical systems.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote territory.
- Ability to travel throughout Western Montanna and Northern Idaho for client meetings and site inspections.
- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record is required.
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