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Hayward Holdings, Inc. · 18 hours ago

District Sales Manager

Georgia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hayward Holdings Inc. is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, and they are seeking a District Sales Manager to drive growth for Hayward Flow Control. This role involves creating new opportunities, maintaining customer relationships, and expanding market share across an assigned territory.

E-CommerceIndustrialManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Lindsay Stilley

Responsibilities

Pursue New Business Opportunities: Actively identify and cultivate key engineering accounts, focusing on specification conversions, new partnerships, and opportunities to increase brand presence

Strategic Territory Planning: Build and execute a business strategy that targets diverse customer segments, ensuring a high impact on demand generation across your territory

Customer-Centric Sales Growth: Build long-term relationships with engineering firms, OEMs, owners, and mechanical contractors, maintaining consistent engagement and achieving quarterly and yearly growth targets

Data-Driven Decision-Making: Use sales data and market analysis to understand customer needs, set pricing strategies, and create tailored sales campaigns to meet company goals

Relationship Management: Address client needs with care and efficiency, onboard new accounts, and deliver pricing quotes, ensuring weekly visits to drive retention and satisfaction

On-the-Ground Sales Engagement: Conduct regular sales activities with engineering firms, distributor partners, OEMs, and end-users, expanding both new and existing opportunities

SalesForce Mastery: Track and report activities to drive visibility and insights across sales efforts

Distributor Development: Manage distributor partnerships by setting ambitious goals, offering product training, and increasing brand awareness

Industry Presence: Represent Hayward Flow Control at tradeshows and industry events, broadening network and capturing emerging opportunities

Competitive Insight: Keep a close watch on competitor activity and market changes to adapt and strengthen your approach

Qualification

Sales ExperienceRelationship ManagementStrategic PlanningData AnalysisMechanical AptitudeCustomer ServiceProfessionalismDependabilityProblem SolvingTeam Player

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of outside sales experience, with a proven record of building new business, preferably within the construction or industrial sectors (municipal, water treatment, aquatics, mining, or pipe, valve, and fittings)

Ability to forge long-term relationships across diverse audiences, including engineers, contractors, owners, and distributors

Experience managing sales budgets and hitting monthly targets, with a drive to exceed goals

Strong organizational abilities, above-average mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills

Can work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, growth-oriented team

Valid driver's license and flexibility to travel 50%–70%