Sr Account Manager, Industrial Water, NA Southeast

Kemira; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable chemistry is seeking a Senior Account Manager for their Water Solutions group. This role involves driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, and developing strategic account plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and excellent interpersonal skills, with a willingness to travel. Join a collaborative team focused on improving water treatment solutions and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Industry selling and customer interface.
• Knowledge of chemical applications for industrial water treatment needs.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and gross margin year over year.
• Conduct high level sales calls and develop key customer relationships.
• Establish and manage sales and budget targets.

Skills

Sales Growth

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Knowledge

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Coagulants

Polymers

Process Chemicals

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Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

We are seeking a Senior Account Manager for our Industry sub segment of our Water Solutions group in North America. Water Solutions - Industry provides a unique combination of application knowhow and offers Kemira's full product portfolio including Coagulants, Polymers, Process Chemicals and the like to deliver the best solution for a customer's problem in any water intensive industry. The successful candidate will generate year over year revenue and gross margin growth through customer intimacy and aligning their actions with the business group's strategy. The position would ideally be situated in the US/remote. The role will report to the Director, Commercial - INDUSTRY NA.

In This Role You Will Be Responsible For

Demonstrates ability to continuously grow sales and gross margin year over year.

Conducts high level sales calls and develops/maintains key contact relationships with customers across their respective functions.

Establishes sales and budget targets and manages them in the territory

Conducts customer site / field visits to increase Kemira's brand exposure and build key local level contacts

Supply technical knowhow and support for strategic customer & segment projects.

Support segment strategy development

Develops and manages account plans and strategy

Effectively utilizes internal resources available to maximize customer satisfaction

Work effectively with functions like PLM, Legal, Logistics to deliver the territories plan

What You'll Bring To The Team

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field

3-5 years' experience in Industry selling and customer interface

Solid and comprehensive technical knowledge of our key products and applications combined with strong commercial execution and drive

Self -motivated individual capable to work with minimum supervision

Must be flexible and capable of handling multiple responsibilities and projects simultaneously

Knowledge of the Kemra product lines such as Coagulants, Polymers, and Process Chemcials

Excellent time management and interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel (up to 30-50% of time)

Understanding of chemical applications for various industrial water treatment needs (preferred)

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

Please apply with CV and cover letter at kemira.com/careers.

For more information, please apply with CV no later than 31 May 2025 at kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions - enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com

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Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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