Sales Representative III - Water Treatment

Kurita America Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water solutions is seeking a Sales Representative for the Water Treatment industry in Central Minnesota. This remote role involves a consultative sales approach, focusing on customer relationships and strategic account management. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree or equivalent experience and a strong sales background. Travel is expected to be 80-100% within the territory.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sales experience in the water treatment industry.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Consultative sales approach with emphasis on strategic accounts.
• Build long-term relationships with existing customers.
• Complete call and service reports as required.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Technical Knowledge

Education

4-year technical degree in engineering discipline

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 8,000 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 a Sales Representative in the Water Treatment industry, located in or around the Central Minnesota Area. This is a hands-on technical sales role, working directly with customers to evaluate the health of water systems.

Remote Role

Title: Sales Representative - Water Treatment

Location: Central Minnesota area

Travel: 80-100% within territory

Pay: $70K to $90K base salary based on experience, PLUS commission

Responsibilities

• You will be required to take a consultative sales approach with a strong emphasis on converting strategic competitive accounts. Additionally, you will build long-term relationships with an existing customer base by understanding their key business drivers, executing programs, and selling new technologies.
• Service and maintain the current account base that you will inherit.
• Complete call reports, service reports, and business reviews as required.
• Assist with meeting account commitments throughout the region as needed.
• Service accounts as per agreement.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 4-year technical degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience/previous industrial sales experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated sales experience.
• Industry experience in water treatment sales.
• 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 screening.

Physical requirements:

• Climbing, ascending, and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and industrial equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Reaching and extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, and stooping for sustained periods.
• Using upper extremities to move objects and equipment with steady force.
• Working in temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Operating a motor vehicle for extended periods, sometimes requiring overnight travel.
• Following customer safety rules and procedures.

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