Job Description
Job Description
Are you driven by the thrill of discovering new markets and building businesses in untapped territories?
Position Summary : Sales Development Specialist has a proven track record in water treatment equipment sales. The role is responsible for selling ultra-filtration systems, reverse osmosis systems, water softeners, and other technologies that treat water used for drinking, food preparation, and appliances. Primary customers include restaurants, convenience stores, coffee chains, and consumers that require clean and reliable water.
Essential Role & Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new customers.
- Identify new markets and business opportunities outside of existing customer base to grow the water business.
- Create new business opportunities by sourcing new customers, identifying needs, and proposing water treatment solutions.
- Deliver water treatment solutions tailored to the technical and operational needs of each client.
- Serve as a consultative technical expert during the entire sales process, from prospecting to contract execution.
- Provide technical solutions for customer’s water treatment needs.
- Stay up to date with water treatment technologies, regulations, and competitive landscape.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders when responding to a request for proposal (RFP) to inform them of market conditions, pricing issues and the current competition on the program.
- Serve as the technical representative during initial contact and throughout the sales process, ensuring customers receive excellent service with one main point of contact.
- Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
- Manage customer data and pipeline activity using CRM and lead generation tools.
Requirements
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong drive and accountability.
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Technical aptitude and ability to explain complex systems in simple terms.Ability to manage long sales cycles and maintain client trust.Team player, and experience working with other key stakeholders.Self-directed with the ability to work as part of a team as needed. Essential Education & Experience :Minimum 3-5 years’ experience selling water treatment equipment to customers.Proven success selling to food-service, retail, or franchise operations.Experience with water treatment solutions such as reverse osmosis systems, filtration technologies, water softeners, and scale reductions systems.Bachelor’s degree in science or technical related field.Strong understanding of the food service industry’s water quality needs (e.g., coffee, soda, ice machines, steamers).Proficient with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to travel 75% of the time. Pay Range : $72075 - $90,095 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The actual base salary for this position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, education, experience, and qualifications.Benefits
Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.Retirement Plans : 401(k) plan with company match to help you plan for your future.Employee Wellness Programs : Access to wellness programs, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Life Insurance : Basic and supplemental life insurance options.Disability Insurance : Short- and long-term disability coverage.Paid Time Off (PTO)