Commercial Water Treatment - Area Manager

Mackenzie Stuart; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Stuart is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead a portfolio of up to 10 commercial water treatment accounts across a broad central US territory. The role is field-based, requiring frequent site visits and strong customer engagement to maintain top service levels and drive account growth.

You will travel extensively, work independently, and apply technical knowledge to optimise water treatment systems across heating, cooling, and steam-related equipment for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in commercial or industrial water treatment.
• Willingness to undertake extensive travel.
• Strong technical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of up to 10 commercial water treatment accounts.
• Conduct regular customer visits, site assessments, and account reviews.
• Support the maintenance, servicing, and ongoing performance of water treatment systems.
• Monitor and advise on water treatment programmes across heating systems, cooling towers, and steam-related systems.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and introduce additional products or services.

Skills

Water treatment experience

Travel readiness

Independent worker

Job description

Our client is an established, detail-oriented industrial water treatment provider delivering customised, technical solutions to a range of customers across the US. The firm combines technical expertise with a customer-focused approach, and is now looking to expand its team in the central United States.

We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to manage, service, and grow a portfolio of up to 10 commercial water treatment accounts.

This is a field-based, customer-facing role suited to someone with a strong background in commercial water treatment and the confidence to work independently across a regional territory. You will be responsible for maintaining high service standards, developing customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to increase account value.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of up to 10 commercial water treatment accounts.
• Conduct regular customer visits, site assessments, and account reviews.
• Support the maintenance, servicing, and ongoing performance of water treatment systems.
• Monitor and advise on water treatment programmes across heating systems, cooling towers, and steam-related systems.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and introduce additional products or services.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 experience in commercial or industrial water treatment.
• Willingness to undertake extensive travel
• Strong technical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple customer accounts.
• Full driving licence and willingness to undertake extensive regional travel.

Region

The role will cover a broad territory extending from Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky to Nashville, Tennessee. This role is field based with extensive travel between customer sites expected. Overnight travel will be limited but occasionally necessary.