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Hayward Holdings, Inc. · 2 hours ago

District Sales Manager

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Hayward Holdings, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of industrial thermoplastic valves and related products. The District Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth within the municipal water and chemical processing markets by expanding distributor engagement and strengthening relationships with key distribution partners.

E-CommerceIndustrialManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Lindsay Stilley

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

Qualification

Industrial sales experienceDistributor relationship managementTechnical knowledge in fluid handlingMicrosoft Office proficiencyCRM systems proficiencyPresentation skillsBachelor’s degreeTraining skillsSelf-starterOrganizational abilitiesInterpersonal skills

Required

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%)