Technical Manager – Knife Gate Valve Products

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Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.  

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.   

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.   

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  

Technical Manager – Knife Gate Valve Products

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.  This position will primarily drive increased sales through existing and/or new manufacturer representatives, distribution and/or direct relationships.  This person will work in conjunction with sales employees to drive demand for the Company’s Knife Gate Valve products and serve as the go-to technical resource for this product line.   This is not a direct sales position.  The role can be located anywhere near a major airport, but the preference would be a southeast U.S. area closer to Mueller’s related manufacturing facilities. 

Reporting directly to the VP of OEM, Contractor, and Rep Network Sales, this role collaborates with the specialty valve sales team and manufacturers' representatives to drive Knife Gate Valve growth. The primary focus is writing technical specifications and securing approvals while building partnerships with consulting engineers and hosting "lunch and learn" events to increase brand awareness.

Technical Manager will expand their expertise in water, wastewater treatment, and industrial sales strategies. This role offers a competitive base salary plus a sales incentive tied directly to the growth and success of the Knife Gate product line.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following: 

• 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.
• Establish sales goals and specification objectives to meet company sales budget.
• 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.
• Assist sales with monthly sales forecast and market overview.

 Required Qualifications:

• 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.).
• Must live near major airport
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software such as Salesforce.com or similar.

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

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

Mueller encourages only those applicants with a strong match to the items listed above to apply. 

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.  This position is salaried exempt and does not qualify for overtime pay. 

Other Compensation & Benefits:

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include 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, and more. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. 

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Accommodation:

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.