Contractor Sales Representative

A. O. Smith Corporation

. Promote products to plumbers and contractors within a specified market area .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAppleton • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales and account management capabilities, with a focus on promoting products within the Water Treatment Industry. Proficient in communication, budget analysis, and providing equipment service and start-up support.

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Sales ExperienceAccount Management ExperienceWater Treatment Industry KnowledgeExcellent Communication SkillsBudget Analysis

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Hard Skills

Basic Equipment ServiceSales ReportingExpense ManagementSales Data AnalysisProduct Promotion

Soft Skills

Public SpeakingTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

PlumbingContractingTrade Association MeetingsSales CampaignsCustomer Complaints

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote products to plumbers and contractors within a specified market area
Solicit business and goodwill from plumbers and contractors
Submit weekly written call reports to the appropriate manager
Submit weekly expense envelopes to the designated person
Co-author the annual sales report with the appropriate manager
Provide basic service and start-up of equipment
Represent the company at local trade association meetings to promote products
Analyze and control expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements
Promote the NAWT product line to existing and prospective customers
Support sales campaigns and promotions
Report product quality, delivery, inventory, and other customer complaints to management
Maintain professional grooming and appearance as a primary field contact
Provide requested sales data or information to management
Pursue self-improvement in public speaking, product knowledge, time management, and sales presentation
Perform other assigned responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sales or Account Management Experience
Excellent communication skills via written and oral
Water Treatment Industry or wholesale experience preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 1 year related work experience
Ability to provide basic equipment service and start-up using necessary tools and instruments
Ability to represent the company at local trade association meetings
Ability to analyze and control expenditures within budgetary requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement security savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Competitive compensation package