Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of the Spirax Group, manufactures peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for life sciences and process industries. The District Sales Manager will drive profitable revenue growth across the USA West territory through manufacturer representatives, distributors, channel partners, and key industrial stakeholders. The role focuses on territory planning, customer and channel development, opportunity management, technical and commercial support, and execution of sales processes across the Process Industries product portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a territory business plan that aligns with company growth objectives
- Identify market trends, customer needs, competitive threats, and emerging applications within assigned markets
- Create and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities through proactive prospecting and business development activities
- Drive specification and project activity with OEMs, EPCs, integrators, consultants, and end users
- Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders throughout the territory
- Understand customer applications, challenges, and business objectives to position Watson-Marlow solutions effectively
- Conduct customer visits, plant tours, discovery meetings, and opportunity reviews to identify growth opportunities
- Maintain executive, engineering, operations, maintenance, and procurement relationships within strategic accounts
- Develop productive relationships with manufacturer representatives and distribution partners
- Conduct joint sales calls, opportunity reviews, territory planning sessions, and business development activities
- Train and support channel partners on products, applications, value propositions, and sales methodologies
- Ensure channel partners effectively represent Watson-Marlow products and execute growth initiatives
- Utilize CRM tools and sales processes to manage opportunities effectively from identification through close
- Maintain accurate forecasts, opportunity updates, and account plans
- Lead opportunity strategy discussions with channel partners and internal stakeholders
- Identify barriers to success and coordinate resources necessary to advance opportunities
- Collaborate with Application Engineers and Product Specialists to develop customer solutions
- Support product demonstrations, technical evaluations, trials, and customer presentations
- Provide market intelligence regarding customer needs, competitive activity, and emerging applications
- Participate in trade shows, industry conferences, customer events, and channel partner meetings
- Promote Watson-Marlow's products, services, and capabilities within assigned markets
- Identify new applications and market segments that align with company growth objectives
- Utilize CRM systems, forecasting tools, and sales processes consistently and effectively
- Maintain accurate account information, opportunity data, and customer records
- Champion best practices in opportunity management, account planning, and pipeline development
- Work closely with National Sales Managers, Corporate Account Managers, Marketing, Product Management, Customer
- Experience, and Application Engineering teams
- Support strategic initiatives, product launches, and market development programs
- Share market intelligence and best practices across the broader sales organization
- Promote a safe working environment while visiting customers, channel partners, and industry events
- Comply with all Spirax Group and Watson-Marlow policies, procedures, and ethical standards
- Conduct business with integrity and professionalism at all times
Skills
- Demonstrated success in business-to-business sales, account management, or business development
- Proven ability to generate new opportunities and grow revenue within an assigned territory
- Experience working with manufacturer representatives, distributors, channel partners, or indirect sales models
- Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management capabilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a sales pipeline, forecast accurately, and execute a structured sales process
- Experience utilizing CRM systems and sales management tools
- Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences
- Fluent English language skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, fluid handling, pumping technologies, process equipment, or related technical industries
- Experience supporting markets such as water and wastewater, food and beverage, brewing, mining, pulp and paper, chemical processing, energy, or pharmaceuticals
- Experience working with OEMs, EPCs, engineering firms, and industrial end users
- Experience selling engineered products, capital equipment, or technical solutions
- Familiarity with value-based and consultative sales methodologies
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement.
- Work on high-impact, technically complex solutions across global industries.
- Be part of a collaborative, people-first culture with strong internal mobility.
- Access career growth and development opportunities, including leadership pathways.
- Contribute to a company committed to inclusion, innovation, and sustainability.
- Robust Retirement Plan: 5% employer 401K contribution, plus a 50% match on up to 3% of your contributions.
- 16 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave at 100% pay.
- Upon return from parental leave, an 80% work schedule while still receiving 100% of pay for the first 6 months.
- Fertility Benefits, which may include IVF, genetic testing, and other fertility-related services.
- Generous vacation and well-being days.
- 9 observed holidays.
- 1 floating holiday day.
- Up to 15 caregiver days.
- 80 hours of annual sick leave.
- 3 paid volunteer days each year.
- 3 healthcare plans with HSA contributions.
- Additional benefits designed to support well-being and professional growth.
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