Account Manager - Eastern North Carolina

Covalen is a value-added wholesale distributor of water and wastewater infrastructure products used in the municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Our commitment to integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction has made us a well-established and trusted partner for municipalities, contractors, and industry professionals alike.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced and driven Account Manager to take ownership of a portion of our North Carolina territory. In this position you will represent a line of industry leading products backed by Covalen who is recognized for our customer service and innovative processes. If you enjoy solving customer challenges, thrive on closing deals, and want to align with a company that equips you for success, we want to talk with you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivating new and maintaining current relationships with consulting engineers, municipal utilities, home builders, owners, builder/developers, contractors, or other purchasing influencers within your assigned territory
• Working with engineers and owners to develop innovative solutions for collection system improvements utilizing pressure sewers and innovative lift station technology
• Working with vendors to expeditiously meet customer needs
• Preparing quotes, securing orders, and submitting supporting documentation
• Providing submittals, equipment start-up, owner training, and service support
• Working with in-house personnel to ensure great customer service from order entry to customer payment
• Travel to customers within the assigned North Carolina territory using a personal vehicle, some overnight stays required

SKILLS

• Strong sales drive and enjoy providing exceptional customer service
• Prior general pump or mechanical system sales experience
• Municipal, commercial, and industrial sales process knowledge
• Network of consulting engineers, municipal utilities, and contractors
• Experience in wholesale distribution
• A strong balance of mechanical and interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills

WORK EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years outside sales experience in a related mechanical or infrastructure field
• Remote (home office) located in Eastern North Carolina
• Computer and Microsoft Office experience
• Driver’s license

BENEFITS

Covalen offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Covalen paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Shared-cost medical insurance + HSA contribution
• Automatic 401k contribution from Covalen
• Covalen paid life, short term, and long term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off - vacation, sick, holidays, floating holiday, volunteer days, bereavement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional additional insurance – accident, hospital, critical illness, life insurance

SALARY

• Base salary
• Commission
• Mileage and business expense reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote