District Sales Manager

Sales Representative

Hayward Flow Control, a division of Hayward Holdings, is a leading manufacturer of industrial thermoplastic valves, actuators, strainers, filters, and process control products. For more than 60 years, Hayward has delivered corrosion-resistant solutions that improve system performance, safety, and reliability in demanding fluid handling applications. Our products serve a wide range of markets, including municipal water and wastewater treatment, chemical processing, industrial OEM, and marine applications.

Position Summary:

The Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales growth of Hayward Flow Control products within markets such as municipal water and chemical processing by expanding distributor stocking positions and improving branch-level engagement within an assigned territory. This role focuses on strengthening relationships with key distribution partners, ensuring proper product representation, and equipping distributor sales teams with the technical knowledge and tools needed to promote Hayward products effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to grow sales in the municipal water and chemical process markets through expanded distributor stocking and field-level sales engagement.
• Identify and prioritize distributor branches for inventory expansion of core product lines, including valves, actuators, strainers, and filters.
• Conduct regular branch visits to audit stock levels, identify product gaps, and ensure alignment with Hayward stocking programs.
• Deliver comprehensive training to distributor inside and outside sales teams on product applications, technical advantages, and value propositions tailored to municipal and chemical process end users.
• Partner with distributor sales representatives on joint customer calls, product demonstrations, and project development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Hayward's Regional Sales Managers, Product Management, and Marketing to implement promotions, product launches, and targeted campaigns within the assigned markets.
• Track and report key metrics such as branch-level stocking increases, sales growth by product line, and training activity in CRM.
• Gather competitive intelligence and market feedback to support new product development and strategic planning.
• Represent Hayward Flow Control at industry events, trade shows, and technical training sessions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial sales, distribution development, or channel management—preferably in fluid handling, valves, piping systems, or process equipment.
• Demonstrated experience working with municipal water treatment or chemical process applications.
• Proven success in building and expanding distributor relationships and managing multiple branch locations.
• Strong technical and application knowledge, with the ability to present complex solutions to both technical and commercial audiences.
• Excellent presentation, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with strong territory management and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Willingness to travel frequently within the assigned territory (up to 50%).

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Company vehicle
• Career growth opportunities within an innovative and growing manufacturer