Who We Are:
Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.
For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.
Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.
By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.
Inside Sales RepresentativeAre you an individual looking to flourish as an inside sales professional? Would you like to be part of a company involved in the transmission of clean drinking water for more than 160 years? Mueller, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an immediate opening for an Inside Sales Representative in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. Mueller ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people on a daily basis. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.
As an Inside Sales Representative you would:
- Assess and address external customer needs by providing stock checks, expedites, technical support, order history-tracking shipments and product applications/limitations.
- Analyze customer requirements and develop proposals that best meet the needs of our customers.
- Provide support needed to resolve customer complaints and issues including all paperwork and follow up until process is complete.
- Act as liaison between outside sales representatives/customers and various plants.
- Work closely with Planners and Manufacturing Department to provide current information on lead times.
This position reports to the Inside Sales Manager.
Required Skills:
- Must be customer-oriented and have the ability to make quick decisions in a professional and confident manner
- Prepare quotations and submittals for the outside sales reps and customers
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Technical/Mechanical background to interpret specifications, build documents and respond to customer questions and concerns.
- Strong attention to detail to identify discrepancies and research skills to locate documents to confirm findings.
- Intermediate computer experience required with ability to quickly learn and navigate new computer programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong analytical mindset
- Ability to effectively work in a team setting. Knowing role on team, based on project/task
- Demonstrated ability to follow Standard Work processes on a daily basis
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of customer service and/or inside sales experience
- Strong experience in mainframe programs that include inventory control – such as AS400/JD Edwards (JDE)
- Previous work experience or other activities demonstrating the requirement of a strong communications background
Desired Qualifications:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Work experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
- Experience with valves and valve actuation
- Experience with preparing technical proposals
- Ability to determine and act on internal and external customer needs
Applicants not meeting the “Required Qualifications” above will not be considered for this position. Mueller encourages only those applicants with a strong match to the items listed above to apply.
Primary work hours will be Monday through Friday. Work hours will vary based on customer requirements. This position is non-exempt and does qualify for overtime pay.
Individuals interested in this position should apply through the Mueller Water Products’ Career Portal ((https://muellerwaterproducts.com/careers). Resumes mailed, faxed, or dropped off will not be reviewed. Mueller will contact desired applicants to proceed in the hiring process. No recruiter contacts, please.
Mueller will contact desired applicants to proceed in the hiring process. Please do not contact us regarding the status of your application.
Salary/Pay Range:
The compensation range above reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment as of the date of posting. Individual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the role, professional experience, job-related skills, achievements, and/or work location. The range listed is only one component of the total compensation package offered to candidates.
Other Compensation & Benefits:
Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.
Notice of E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.
Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below.
IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)
E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)
Accommodation:
If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of customer service and/or inside sales experience
- Strong experience with mainframe inventory-control programs such as AS400 or JD Edwards
- Strong communications background demonstrated through prior work experience or other activities
- Customer-oriented approach and ability to make quick, professional decisions
- Ability to prepare quotations and submittals
- Organizational and time management skills
- Technical or mechanical background sufficient to interpret specifications and build documents
- Strong attention to detail and research skills
- Intermediate computer skills and ability to learn new programs quickly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Ability to follow standard work processes daily
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with valves and valve actuation
- Experience preparing technical proposals
- Ability to determine and act on internal and external customer needs
Mueller Water Products Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mueller Water Products and has not been reviewed or approved by Mueller Water Products.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as broad, spanning medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision alongside HSAs/FSAs, EAP access, and virtual-care options. Recent enhancements are described across fertility support, hearing-aid coverage, medically necessary wigs, expanded virtual care, and reduced cost-sharing for some behavioral health services.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as strong, anchored by a 401(k) with up to a 5% company match. Ownership participation is also emphasized through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) referenced across company materials and postings.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and incentive bonus opportunities are presented as common components of total compensation. Variable pay is portrayed as meaningful enough to be repeatedly paired with base pay when describing overall rewards.
Mueller Water Products Insights
What We Do
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water. Our broad product and services portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems, pipe repair, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure™.
