Account Manager - Life Science, Water Treatment

Omya Specialty Materials; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first environment

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Omya Specialty Materials is seeking a seasoned technical sales/support professional to grow our water and wastewater business in the Northeast US. You will provide technical input, support market development, and drive revenue through projects from concept to sale.

The role requires 5+ years in field and lab settings, with travel up to 50% and a flexible work location within the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. A chemistry or chemical engineering degree is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field and laboratory experience in the wastewater treatment process.
• Experience supporting sales and market development required.
• Based in Northeast or Mid Atlantic preferred; willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement applications of water and wastewater products across the northeast US.
• Provide on-site technical support during trials, pilots and implementation.
• Develop and communicate technical and commercial solutions to customers.
• Generate revenue through project development from concept to sale.
• Conduct lab tests and interpret data to advance projects.
• Attend trade shows and conference events to grow market knowledge.

Skills

Field experience

Laboratory experience

Sales experience

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lab testing methods

Data analysis

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position will support the continued growth and development of the water and wastewater business in Northeast US region. The candidate will provide technical input and support, assist with market development and ultimately generate sales.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify, evaluate and implement applications of water and wastewater products and solutions across the northeast US region. Understand and address both technical and commercial challenges. Develop the initial implementation through to the generation of revenue. Develop and implement Company technologies into potential industry applications. Responsibility for all phases of development from concept to trial and sale. Conduct and coordinate lab tests to develop products suitable for field trials and eventual commercialization. Provide on-site technical support during trials, pilot tests and implementation. Analyze and interpret data, making technical judgements to further projects. Propose and drive processing and technical solutions to industry challenges. Provide customer (internal and external) assistance and training. Generate detailed progress reports for management and peer review. Remain current on company and industry developments as well as technical understanding of target applications and industries. Demonstrate initiative in finding and pursuing potential customer leads, attending trade shows and conferences, initiating contact with various industry professionals to gain market knowledge and grow technical network. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical engineering or similar. Minimum of 5 years of field and laboratory experience in the technical wastewater treatment process, knowledge and understanding and application support and sales previous sales experience is required. Ideal candidate can be based in the Northeast or Mid Atlantic. Technical – engineering skills for the application of products into the wastewater and water treatment process Marketing/Sales – understanding of wastewater business and market. Must possess an innate curiosity and drive to clearly identify relevant market issues and seek to achieve logical and commercially viable solutions. Must be willing to travel up to 50%. The work location for this role is flexible if approved by “Company,” except this position may not be performed remotely from CO, CA, NJ or NY.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $125,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

WHY CANDIDATES CHOOSE OMYA:

Global company with operations in more than 50 countries 140+ years of industry leadership Internal advancement opportunities Company values driven organization

• Safety-first environment
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people’s lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.