Sales Manager-Water Treatment

Chart Industries, Inc.; New Prague (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries Water is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager to drive revenue growth and lead commercial activities across assigned territories in the United States. The role combines technical understanding with strong commercial acumen and relationship-building skills to position Chart Water as the preferred water treatment solutions provider.

The ideal candidate will develop strategic customer relationships, identify and pursue new business, manage the pipeline, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical sales, business development, account management, or commercial leadership within water treatment.
• Experience selling capital equipment, engineered systems, or treatment technologies in municipal/industrial water markets.
• Strong understanding of water treatment processes (adsorption, filtration, ion exchange, membranes, biological treatment, disinfection, advanced treatment).
• Ability to interpret water quality data and recommend treatment solutions.
• Experience working with consulting engineers, utilities, municipalities, and contractors.
• Proven presentation, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders through complex sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop territory sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth objectives.
• Drive new business development in municipal, industrial, commercial, and private utility water markets.
• Own territory sales goals, bookings targets, and pipeline development objectives.
• Build and expand relationships with engineers, municipalities, utilities, industrial end users, EPC firms, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and forecast opportunities using Salesforce CRM.
• Collaborate with engineering and proposal teams to develop technically sound and competitive solutions.
• Travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.

Skills

Territory sales

Account management

Sales strategy

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Business or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Salesforce

CRM software

Job description

Sales Manager-Water Treatment

Location: Work From Home, XX - Home Office, United States, n/a

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

At Chart Industries, A Baker Hughes Company, we don't just sell water treatment systems, we solve some of the world's most critical water challenges. From helping municipalities provide safe drinking water to supporting industrial clients with water reuse, PFAS removal, wastewater treatment, and sustainability initiatives, our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that protect communities and resources.

Customers don't come to Chart Water looking for equipment alone. They come to us with complex water quality, compliance, operational, and environmental challenges. As a Commercial Sales Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping customers identify, evaluate, and implement the right water treatment solutions to achieve their goals.

The Commercial Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth, developing strategic customer relationships, expanding market presence, and leading commercial activities across assigned territories and market segments. This role requires a strong blend of technical understanding, commercial acumen, and relationship-building skills to successfully position Chart Water as the preferred provider of water treatment solutions.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, customer-focused, and thrives in a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and accountability drive results.

What Will You Do?

• Develop and execute territory sales strategies to achieve and exceed annual revenue and growth objectives.

• Drive new business development activities in municipal, industrial, commercial, and private utility water markets.

• Own territory sales goals, bookings targets, and pipeline development objectives.

• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with consulting engineers, municipalities, industrial end users, EPC firms, utilities, contractors, regulators, and key industry stakeholders.

• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline through Salesforce CRM and provide accurate forecasting of opportunities and bookings.Identify and develop opportunities for drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, water reuse, desalination, and emerging contaminant treatment applications.

• Collaborate with engineering and proposal teams to develop technically sound and commercially competitive solutions.

• Lead customer discovery discussions to understand water quality challenges, treatment goals, compliance requirements, operational constraints, and project drivers.

• Present Chart Water's technologies and capabilities through customer meetings, webinars, technical presentations, lunch-and-learn sessions, and industry events.

• Support proposal development, pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and project handoff activities.

• Provide market intelligence on competitors, emerging technologies, customer trends, and regulatory developments.

• Develop strategic partnerships with manufacturers' representatives, channel partners, and industry influencers.

• Represent Chart Water at regional and national industry conferences, trade shows, and professional association events.

• Contribute to long-term market development strategies and product positioning initiatives.

• Promote aftermarket services, replacement media, membrane systems, operations support, and lifecycle service offerings to maximize customer value.

Your Experience Should Be...

Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical sales, business development, account management, or commercial leadership within the water treatment industry.

Demonstrated success achieving territory growth and sales objectives.

Experience selling capital equipment, engineered systems, process equipment, or treatment technologies within municipal and/or industrial water markets.

Strong understanding of water treatment processes including adsorption, filtration, ion exchange, membrane technologies, biological treatment, disinfection, and advanced treatment systems.

Ability to interpret water quality data and recommend treatment solutions based on customer objectives and regulatory requirements.

Experience working with consulting engineers, utilities, municipalities, industrial end users, and contractors.

Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.Proven ability to influence stakeholders throughout complex sales cycles

.Experience managing multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously.

Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and relationship-management capabilities.

Proficiency using CRM platforms such as Salesforce.

Ability to travel up to 50% within assigned territory

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PFAS treatment projects and regulatory-driven solutions.

• Understanding of EPA drinking water and wastewater regulations.

• Knowledge of municipal procurement and competitive bidding processes.

• Experience selling multi-million-dollar water infrastructure projects.

• Existing relationships within municipal, industrial, engineering consulting, and utility markets.

• Experience supporting design-build, EPC, and public procurement projects.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and industry experience will be considered.

Our Benefits Package...

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contribution

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)Company-

• Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career Development and Training Opportunities

• Paid Holidays

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.