Area Pipe Manager

Remote role to be based in any of the following cities:

Austin, DFW, Houston or San Antonio, TX

Job Summary

Serving as the Contech's technical field specialist, the Area Manager Pipe is responsible for driving technical sales, marketing and promotion for Contech’s pipe product line.

The Area Pipe Manager is responsible for obtaining and maintaining approvals or acceptance of CONTECH’s pipe products from targeted regional, and local regulatory agencies and jurisdiction in their geographic area of responsibility.  In addition, the Area Pipe Manager must be able to grow and track pipeline with targeted accounts.  This position requires a self-starting actively engaged and strategic individual.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct technical presentations, perform analysis and specification development, and build project pipeline through Contech’s system.
• Work with regional and local agencies to gain approval of Contech pipe products including development of tailored sizing and design methodologies including preparation of formal submittals.
• Manage project pipeline using CRM to measure project specific performance. Update continuously to ensure information is timely, accurate and complete.
• Continuously improve technical expertise and knowledge of Contech pipe products, competitive products, and civil infrastructure trends.
• Attend local Engineering Association functions and applicable trade shows.
• Acquire and continuously improve consultative marketing selling skills.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with accounts.
• Account ownership – own the client relationship and leverage internal support network to deliver solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Required minimum education:  Bachelor’s Degree

Required Major/Focus:  Civil, Environmental or related engineering degree. 

• Combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Qualifications

Required:

• Three to five years’ experience specifying technical products.
• Ability to understand and derive satisfaction from a consultative marketing style.
• Ability to draw out and understand the designer’s needs to help find solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical information, concepts, and applications effectively using consultative marketing skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and CRM systems.
• Must have valid Driver’s license
• Up to 60% travel

Preferred:

• 5+ years industry experience proficient in specifying technical products.

Local Candidates Only Please. No Relocation Assistance is Available.

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