Solution Architect- West Coast
Badger Meter

Why Badger Meter?


Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world's most precious resource.


What You Will Contribute:


The Solution Architect is primarily responsible for the pre-sales support of the Badger Meter field sales and distribution efforts across the complete Badger Meter Water Quality product line by providing necessary technical training and assistance, Bid / RFP response information, system pre-installation planning with the customer, participating in technical seminars, representing Badger Meter at assigned trade shows, lunch and learns, and industry shows and by conducting special sales support projects and activities as required.

This position requires detailed technical knowledge and understanding (or the ability to obtain) of Badger Meter's full product line. This position will be required to provide post-sales field support as needed.

This position will serve the Western Territory and the successful candidate should live in the Western United States.

Job Duties:

• Provide pre-sales assistance for the Water Quality Sales Team, including pre-sales technical assistance such as solution/system design.
  
• Remain proficient and up to date in instruments and system technology including software, both with Badger Meter products and with competitive product offerings.
  
• Assist with presentations to key prospects, target accounts, and customers.
  
• Influence and respond to customer and prospect inquiries, RFP / Bid requests and questions in a timely manner as required.
  
• Act as a mentor to peers and other inside sales representatives to help the broader team have a deeper understanding of products, internal processes and area's for improved efficiencies. May be provided the opportunity to be a subject matter expert on a product family and support the entire sales region.
  
• Stay abreast of and communicate to sales and marketing competitor changes, new strategies, pricing, introduction of new products, or changes in existing products.
  
• Conduct all activity in such a manner as to comply with all governmental requirements applicable to the sale of Badger Meter's products.
  
• Assist in training of new internal and external sales representatives.
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Business Management, Marketing or a related field required.
  
• 5+ years of previous experience in water/wastewater industry desired; Significant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
  

Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferred
  
• Advanced proficiency with CSM System preferred; basic proficiency required
  
• Experience with regulatory reporting and procedures preferred
  
• Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly required
  

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
  
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
  
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
  

The target base compensation for this role is $95,000-$110,000 plus monthly sales incentives.

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay
  
• Annual Bonus
  
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
  
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
  
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
  
• Educational Assistance - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
  
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Privacy Statement

The Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information. Please see the privacy statement on our website here.

---