Regional Sales Manager

Our client, Watersprint, is seeking a dynamic, driven Regional Sales Manager to spearhead their distribution sales efforts across the United States. Watersprint is a leading Swedish innovator in UVC LED systems for water disinfection. Their products are designed to provide safe, efficient, and eco-friendly solutions for residential water treatment. Watersprint is in a scale-up phase and growing quickly. The mission is to provide people around the world with safe water in a sustainable way. For more information, visit https://watersprint.com/us/

About the Position

Watersprint has established a US subsidiary and a local sales organization to serve existing customers better and grow market share. As Regional Sales Manager, you will play a key role in introducing their innovative water disinfection products to the market, with a primary focus on residential point-of-entry systems. There is a significant opportunity to grow in this niche market. You will be responsible for creating and implementing a detailed sales strategy targeting distributors and local water quality dealers. We're looking for a sales professional with a proven track record in water treatment who can build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with distributors. To succeed in this role, you need to be a team player with a hands-on approach and an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a remote position, ideally based in the mid-Atlantic region, with up to 50% of travel, primarily in North America, and occasional travel to Sweden. You will report directly to the CEO based in Sweden.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve sales targets and expand market presence across the US
• Identify and engage with potential distributors and local water quality dealers to establish strong business relationships
• Educate and train distributors and dealers on the benefits and features of Watersprint’s UVC LED water disinfection systems
• Attend and actively participate in trade shows and industry events across the US to promote Watersprint’s solutions and connect with potential partners
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns tailored to the US market
• Provide regular sales reports and updates to the management team

What We Expect From You

Your Work Experience, Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering
• Min. 5 years of sales within the water treatment industry, ideally with point-of-entry systems
• Strong understanding of the residential water treatment market and distribution channels
• Proven ability to develop strategic business plans and successfully execute them
• Comfortable making outbound calls and building a sales pipeline from scratch
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Comfortable working in a scale-up environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to establish and nurture long-lasting relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and business software
• Experience building and managing sales teams is highly desirable
• Experience working within an international organization is a big plus

What We Offer is More than Just a Job….

• An opportunity to be part of a truly innovative company in the water disinfection industry
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Watersprint’s culture is shaped by Swedish principles, where balance and well-being are considered essential for long-term success
• Competitive compensation package and benefits