Regional Manager for Mid-Atlantic South Region (Business Development & Sales)
Sponge-Jet, Inc.
·Feb 2, 2026
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Contract, Internship
- Department
- Human Resources
- Seniority
- Mid
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Trakstar
Description
Become part of the Sponge-Jet family and help the world clean, preserve, and protect its most valued capital assets and historic treasures through a variety of safe, effective, environmentally friendly surface preparation solutions.
There is no shortage of excitement and challenge each day at Sponge-Jet. Manage your own work schedule: develop new business, connect with/support industry professionals and current customers on industrial, municipal, government, and historical preservation sites like state capitols, manufacturing facilities, power plants, water/wastewater facilties, refineries, shipyards, mill buildings and more.
Sponge-Jet provides comprehensive cross-functional support, career training, and a commitment to match up personal goals with company goals. Sponge-Jet employees like the connectedness, the autonomy, and entrepreneurial spirited culture. The company has been committed for decades to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees enjoy paid training, paid travel, meals, and flexible schedules.
If new to the industry, or to the workforce, bring your education, perspective, and enthusiasm.
Sponge-Jet Regional Managers:
- Build valued, life-long relationships with Sponge-Jet customers.
- Provide innovative solutions to customer needs.
- Continue innovating the use of environmentally friendly products.
- Educate the industry on surface preparation and the role it plays in sustainability and conservation of resources.
Comments from the Sales Team:
“On any given day of the week, I could be on the deck of ship, behind the dome of a capital building, and in a pipeline that supplies drinking water to an entire city.”
“I get an enormous amount of support to help me succeed.”
“I love the entrepreneurial nature of my position.”
“It’s a go-getter’s dream; I get back what I put in.”
“Can’t beat the diversity of jobs and the opportunity to learn so much each day.”
“My time is my own and I get to manage it.”
Job description:
Sponge-Jet is looking for a motivated, energetic, outgoing, and technically-minded business development representative to serve as a key member of the organization. The position includes working with a range of clients (e.g., engineers, contractors, architects, government officials) to provide technical product information and details which support their specific projects and overall growth efforts.
Generally, the role is divided between (1) scheduling and making calls, arranging and attending meetings (presenting), and (2) conducting onsite visits centering around product support, demonstrations, and troubleshooting.
Benefit from working closely with, and gaining support from, the Customer Service and Logistics team. Work with the Sales & Marketing and Technical Support teams for training on Sponge-Jet systems and to learn about recommended industry-targets and applications which have been utilized for decades.
Qualifications:
- Self-motivation, self-discipline with the ability to work independently and effectively.
- Be social, energetic, and comfortable making unsolicited calls/visits.
- Willingness to be a life-long learner.
- Self-starter with internal motivation to meet and exceed your professional goals.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to analyze problems and sometimes develop solutions which are outside the box.
- Ability to travel overnight within the territory.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Travel and Business Expense Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Paid Training/Learning
- Opportunities for Advancement
Compensation:
- Base Salary
- Commission on sales
Education:
- Associate Degree (preferred)
Work location:
- Remote (from Maryland residence)… home office is preferred to be in Maryland
Social Media Channels:
Territory:
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Washington, DC
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50lb
Skills
Customer Service