What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial and Industrial Sales Representative position at Culligan Midwest?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Build a Career with a Company That Invests in People
At Culligan of Greater Kansas City, we're more than a water treatment company—we're a team that genuinely enjoys working together.
As a third-generation family business with two generations of women ownership and leadership, we've built a culture centered around teamwork, accountability, growth, and having fun along the way. We invest in our people through team-building events, professional development, and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is one of the things we're most proud of, and it's a major reason why people choose to build long-term careers with us.
Many of our employees have been with us for 10, 20, and even 30 years. We believe that kind of longevity speaks volumes about the environment we've created and the opportunities available to our team members.
For more than 70 years, we've been serving customers throughout the Kansas City region while maintaining the values, stability, and personal relationships that only a family-owned company can provide.
We're seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Commercial Project Coordinator to support our growing Commercial & Industrial Division. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities, solving problems, coordinating projects, and helping teams succeed.
You'll work directly with a team of experienced commercial sales professionals, project managers, and service technicians serving hospitals, manufacturers, dialysis clinics, surgery centers, and other critical facilities throughout the Midwest.
This position is designed to grow into a larger project management, commercial operations, or commercial sales role as our division continues to expand.
Commercial and Industrial Sales Representatives work as partners with their customers to determine the best water solutions for the needs of their business. Starting with a water analysis and a review of system requirements, the Sales Representative can help customers increase the life span of their equipment, save money on water treatment chemicals, reduce downtime, and enhance water quality. Culligan is the company they call to improve their bottom line and build their business through increased customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Growing the existing customer base
- Prospecting on local businesses and new construction projects
- Following up on incoming sales leads
- Researching new building projects
- Bidding on projects
- Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with engineers, contractors, construction managers, and business owners and operators
- Building and maintaining customer relationships, providing ongoing support and handling service issues
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- Prior sales experience in an industrial or business-to-business situation and Business-to-Business cold-calling experience is required
- Must be able to travel to customer locations regularly
- Familiarity with water treatment is preferred but not required
- Must be a self-starter with initiative, intuitive, and familiar with consultative selling skills
- Computer skills in most Microsoft Office applications are required
- Able to produce generated sales each month and be well-organized
- A strong work ethic, the ability to work independently or as a team, and a burning desire to succeed Strong business knowledge, professional presentation skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities
Pay
- Base plus Commission
About Culligan
As the world’s leading water experts, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, Culligan International offers technologically advanced, state-of-the-art water filtration products, including water softeners, water filtration systems, industrial water treatment solutions, drinking water systems, and whole-house filtration systems.
This location is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the owner, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this location. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location owner, and not to Culligan Corporate.