Senior Account Manager

Kurita Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita Group is seeking a Senior Account Manager in Canada to drive growth at existing accounts and win new customers in the water treatment sector. The role requires a strong track record in sales and the ability to manage pricing, product mix, and market trends.

Candidates should have 5+ years in relevant sales, technical or economic education, and fluency in English, with proficiency in MS Office. Willingness to travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Technical or economical education / B.Sc. / Master of engineering in chemical engineering or comparable.
• Min. 5 years of experience in sales to the water treatment, paper producing and heavy metal industry.
• Proven track record of achievements in sales.
• Fluent English language skills
• MS Office skills

Responsibilities

• Responsibility by business extension at existing accounts and acquisition of new customers.
• Maintenance of existing customer base, product mix and selling price, by considering changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
• Pushing of CSV business model and taking over budget responsibility.
• Providing information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses

Skills

Fluent English

MS Office

Education

B.Sc./MEng in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Country/Region: CA

At Kurita, we aim to create new value for water and deliver solutions that support responsible resource use. Our philosophy guides us: “Study the properties of water, master them, and we will create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.” We act with integrity, customer focus, and a steadfast commitment to innovation and safety.

Senior Account Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsibility by business extension at existing accounts and acquisition of new customers
• Maintenance of existing customer base, product mix and selling price, by considering changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors
• Pushing of CSV business model and taking over budget responsibility
• Providing information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses

Technical Requirements

• Technical or economical education / B.Sc. / Master of engineering in chemical engineering or comparable
• Min. 5 years of experience in sales to the water treatment, paper producing and heavy metal industry
• Proven track record of achievements in sales
• Fluent English language skills
• MS Office skills

Preferred Skills

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent knowledge of heavy industry and a resilient up-to-date network
• Hands-on mentality
• Willingness for extensive travelling in area of responsibility
• Team spirit & ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication skills