Sales Representative 1 - Water treatment

Kurita America Inc; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita America is seeking an Account Manager in Water Treatment for the Raleigh/Durham, NC area. This role involves hands-on technical sales, evaluating the health of water systems, and working with customers to deliver tailored water treatment solutions.

The position requires at least 2 years in the industry, a technical degree preferred, and a track record of meeting goals. Expect travel within the territory and a base salary of $80,000 to $95,000 plus commission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience.
• Prefer a technical degree.
• Prefer water treatment or industrial plant experience.
• Prefer knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Track record of meeting goals and overcoming obstacles.
• Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
• No immigration sponsorship offered.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Increase annual invoiced gross profit by following Kurita Selling Process (KSP).
• Find qualified partners.
• Build trust through engagement.
• Be a creative problem solver.
• Propose customized solutions.
• Close the business and become a long-term partner with customers.
• Create shared value by advising and achieving environmental, financial, asset health and sustainability goals.
• Support current customers with regular water testing, equipment maintenance and system analysis; communicate results clearly.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Goal orientation

Education

Technical Degree

Job description

Overview

Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita's corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.

We have an immediate need for an Account Manager in Water Treatment industry located in or around the Raliegh-Durham Area. This is a hands on technical sales role, working directly with customers to evaluate health of water systems.

Remote Role

Title: Sales & Service Water treatment Sales Representative - Selling Water Treatment Chemicals to clients all over the area

Location: Raliegh/Durham N.C.

Travel: 80-100% within territory

Pay: $80K to $95K base salary based on experience, PLUS commission

Responsibilities

• Increase annual invoiced gross profit dollar by following KSP (Kurita Selling Process)
• Find qualified partners
• Build Trust through Engagement
• Be a creative problem Solver
• Propose customized Solutions
• Close the business and become a long term partner with customers
• Create unique shared value for customer by advising and achieving environmental, financial, asset health and sustainability goals
• Support current customers with regular water testing, equipment maintenance and individualized system analysis, communicating those results in a professional, clear and concise method.
• Work with Kurita internal teams to provide an outstanding customer experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience
• Prefer Technical Degree
• Prefer water treatment or industrial plant experience
• Prefer working knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems
• Professional history of meeting goals and overcoming obstacles
• Self driven, with the ability to perform at a high level in an autonomous work environment
• Prior experience that required excellent communication skills
• Prior experience that required excellent organizational skills
• Prior experience that demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role
• The qualified candidate will be subjected to pre-employment background check and drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities