Water Infrastructure Regional Manager - South Central Region Mueller Water Products, a leading manufacturer of products and solutions for water and gas distribution infrastructure, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Water Infrastructure Regional Manager – South Central to lead sales performance, customer engagement, and market development across the region. Reporting to the Vice President of Infrastructure Sales – West, the Regional Manager will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for the South Central sales organization, with responsibility for Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for driving profitable growth, developing and coaching the regional sales team, strengthening distributor and end-user relationships, expanding Mueller's specification position, and executing the company's broader commercial strategy throughout the South Central market. The Regional Manager will have responsibility across Mueller Water Products' Water Infrastructure portfolio with focus on the Mueller Co. product lines.
Key Responsibilities:- Regional Sales Leadership & Strategy
- Team Leadership & Development
- Customer & Market Development
- Commercial & Financial Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive sales, sales management, or related commercial experience.
Demonstrated success leading sales performance, developing customer relationships, and executing commercial strategies.
Strong understanding of sales management principles, pricing strategy, forecasting, territory management, and channel development.
Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold teams accountable for results.
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and operate in a fast-paced, geographically dispersed sales environment.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned region and domestically as business needs require.
Candidate must reside within the assigned South Central Region with reasonable access to a major commercial airport. The Dallas / Fort-Worth or Houston areas are the preferred locations for candidates.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Significant relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Previous leadership experience within the waterworks, municipal infrastructure, construction, industrial, or related markets strongly preferred.
- Experience working with distribution channels, municipalities, utilities, engineers, and contractors preferred.
- Knowledge of Mueller Water Products' markets, products, customers, and competitive landscape is a plus.
- Leadership Attributes
- The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Results-oriented leadership with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Strategic thinking combined with a willingness to engage directly in market and customer activities.
- Strong financial and analytical acumen with disciplined commercial decision-making.
- A coaching and development mindset with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to navigate complex commercial situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally.
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism.
- A willingness to challenge the status quo, address performance gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
- The ability to balance short-term execution with long-term market development and strategic growth.
About the Opportunity:
The Water Infrastructure Regional Manager – South Central will play a critical role in advancing Mueller Water Products' position throughout one of the company's key markets. The position offers the opportunity to lead an established sales organization, strengthen strategic customer and distributor partnerships, develop new market opportunities, and directly influence the region's long-term growth and performance. Mueller Water Products offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based sales incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program. Individuals interested in this position should apply through the Mueller Water Products' Career Portal or the website where this position is being viewed. Resumes mailed, faxed, or dropped off will not be reviewed. Mueller will contact desired applicants to proceed in the hiring process. No recruiter contacts please.
Other Compensation & Benefits:
Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. Notice of E-Verify Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below. IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) Accommodation: If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.
