Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hayward Holdings Inc. is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world. They are seeking a Technical Sales Manager to develop market-specific sales strategies, manage service networks, and provide technical expertise to enhance customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Partner with DSMs, BDMs, and the RSTM to create and execute market-specific sales and service strategies
- Identify opportunities to grow sales within specific product categories, customer segments, or markets
- Conduct regular business review meetings to evaluate progress, address gaps, and adjust plans
- Implement initiatives to enhance the Hayward experience, including aftermarket support, training, and service network optimization
- Build, train, and maintain a robust network of service providers to perform repairs and support Hayward products
- Identify and recruit service providers to address network gaps
- Serve as a technical resource and resolve escalated service issues
- Train service providers directly or in collaboration with the RSTM
- Manage territory budgets and contribute to annual sales planning
- Support trade customers, including builders, retailers, dealers, and service providers, to achieve sales goals
- Conduct customer visits with DSMs to strengthen relationships and onboard new dealers
- Facilitate training events and participate in trade shows and other local events to engage customers
- Act as the local corporate presence for technical services, proactively managing customer relationships through site visits, feedback, and training
- Address and resolve escalated customer service issues
- Conduct on-site repairs or education sessions as needed
Skills
- High school diploma required; 4-year degree or pool industry experience preferred
- 3+ years of technical experience in the pool industry, ideally in a field-management role
- Expertise in swimming pool products, repairs, and applications
- Proficiency in business tools and reporting systems
- Strong skills in problem-solving, collaboration, and project management
- Reside within Long Island to facilitate effective coverage
- 4-year degree or pool industry experience preferred
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