As the industry leader in water technology, Mueller Water is growing and we need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world’s most vital resource.
Mueller Water seeks an Account Manager to join our industry-leading sales team. You will be responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. Using a consultative sales approach, you will build relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that meet their key business needs. With strong account leadership, you will also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers.
What's in it For You:
- The opportunity to tackle some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
- The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development.
- Paid training in the field and at Mueller Water Headquarters.
- Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment.
- Company vehicle for business and personal use.
- Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment – including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.
What You Will Do:
- Execute strong team leadership by coaching and training other district representatives, championing corporate initiatives, and planning and leading portions of district meetings.
- Generate and execute sales plans and strategies to close new opportunities within the existing customer base and in major, competitively-held accounts, to meet defined territory profit increase goals.
- Work closely with large, strategic current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales within the assigned territory.
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives.
- Engage in problem-solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data, and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels.
- Demonstrate the ability to stabilize jeopardy business in large, strategic accounts.
Position Details:
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from Houston, Texas.
- Territory covers about an 80-mile radius of the surrounding area.
- Targeted accounts are within the chemical industry.
- 5% overnight travel required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5 years of technical sales or field sales support experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
Physical Requirements:
- Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle).
- Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.).
- Experience in the water treatment or specialty chemical industry.
- Working knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems.
- Utilities and/or technical experience preferred.
About Mueller Water:
In an era marked by increasing water scarcity and contamination challenges, Mueller Water is at the forefront of providing innovative solutions to conserve, treat, and manage water resources efficiently. We partner with customers across a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal to ensure the highest standards of water quality and sustainability. Our comprehensive range of products and services helps reduce, reuse, and recycle water, while protecting systems and equipment from damage.
Mueller Water offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, from advanced filtration systems to automated monitoring and data analysis tools. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to deliver sustainable, high-performance solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
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In compliance with local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (including boosters if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested and approved by Mueller Water.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Mueller Water, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building the best teams. We strive to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their full potential. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.
We are also dedicated to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize the talents of minority, female, disabled, and veteran individuals at all levels of our workforce. At Mueller Water, you can grow your career, shape your future, and make a meaningful impact on what matters most.