Solution Architect- Carolinas

Badger Meter – Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

At Badger Meter, we are a leading global water technology company, innovating to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. With over 120 years of trusted solutions, we enable our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue, and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Your work shapes a more sustainable future. We celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

The Solution Architect is primarily responsible for pre‑sales support of the Badger Meter field sales and distribution efforts across the complete Badger Meter Water Quality product line. Duties include technical training and assistance, Bid/RFP response information, system pre‑installation planning with the customer, technical seminars, trade show representation, lunch and learns, industry shows, and special sales support projects as required. The position requires detailed technical knowledge of Badger Meter’s full product line and will provide post‑sales field support as needed.

Preferred location:
North or South Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, or Columbia). Up to 50% travel.

• Provide pre‑sales assistance for the Water Quality Sales Team, including solution/system design.
• Remain proficient and up to date in instruments and system technology, both with Badger Meter products and competitive offerings.
• Assist with presentations to key prospects, target accounts, and customers.
• Respond to RFP/Bid requests and customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Act as a mentor to peers and inside sales representatives, enhancing team product understanding.
• Communicate competitor changes, new strategies, pricing, and product introductions.
• Conduct activities in compliance with all governmental requirements applicable to Badger Meter’s products.
• Assist in training new internal and external sales representatives.

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

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

• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication:
  Convey information clearly and concisely, listening actively to others.
• Initiating Action:
  Take prompt action to accomplish work goals and achieve results beyond required expectations.
• Work Standards:
  Set high standards for self and others, assuming responsibility and accountability for assignment completion.

• Competitive Pay ($95,000–$105,000 base plus quarterly incentive bonuses)
• Annual Bonus
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings:
  Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 7% of eligible compensation; company also contributes 5% of eligible compensation annually.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
  Basic Group Life Insurance;
  Short Term Disability; more.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

We are 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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the ADA, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. 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.

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