Independent Sales Representative (Minnesota)

Coster Water, formerly known as Coster Engineering, is seeking an entrepreneurial, results-driven Independent Sales Representative based in Minnesota. For more than 30 years, Coster Water has been a leading manufacturer of water purification equipment, specializing in water vending machines and reverse osmosis systems.

Known for dependable, high-quality products and exceptional customer support, Coster Water serves customers throughout North and South America, Africa, New Zealand, Japan, and Europe. Our solutions are utilized across a variety of retail and commercial applications, helping businesses provide clean, purified drinking water to their customers and communities.

This is an opportunity to represent a trusted industry leader while building and growing a sales territory with substantial market potential.

The Independent Sales Representative will be responsible for expanding Coster Water's presence throughout Minnesota by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities.

This remote, field-based role focuses on promoting Coster Water's water purification and water vending solutions to retail and commercial customers, including:

• Independent supermarkets
• Convenience stores (C-stores)
• Health food stores
• Standalone water vending kiosk operators
• Discount and grocery retailers
• Other businesses seeking to provide purified bulk water to customers

The successful candidate will manage the complete sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to proposal development, negotiation, and closing. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to customers while working closely with Coster Water's leadership and support teams.

• Prospect and develop new business opportunities throughout Minnesota.
• Identify and qualify leads within targeted retail and commercial markets.
• Conduct virtual and in-person sales presentations.
• Educate customers on the benefits and features of Coster Water's purification and vending solutions.
• Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate equipment solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales presentations.
• Manage opportunities through the entire sales process, from initial contact to closing.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and sales activities using CRM tools.
• Develop long-term customer relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals.
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding pricing, production, delivery, and customer support.
• Represent Coster Water professionally at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows as needed.

• Strong B2B sales experience with demonstrated success in prospecting, qualifying opportunities, consultative selling, and closing business.
• Ability to build and manage a sales pipeline independently.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working remotely with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for customer visits throughout Minnesota.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience as an Independent Sales Representative, Manufacturer's Representative, or outside sales professional.
• Experience selling to retail businesses, including supermarkets, convenience stores, grocery chains, or specialty retailers.
• Familiarity with water treatment, reverse osmosis, filtration, or vending equipment industries.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

• Opportunity to represent a respected and established manufacturer with over 30 years of industry experience.
• High-growth sales territory with significant market potential.
• Comprehensive product training and sales support.
• Flexible, independent work environment.
• Competitive commission structure with strong earning potential.

Minnesota (Remote / Field-Based)

• If you are a motivated sales professional who enjoys building relationships, creating new opportunities, and representing high-quality products, we invite you to join Coster Water and help expand access to clean, purified water throughout Minnesota.