Sr. Sales Leader - Growth Driver (Relocation Assistance Available)

ChemTreat; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A water treatment solutions company is seeking a Sr. Sales Leader in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to drive business growth and enhance market presence. The role involves developing effective sales strategies, analyzing market trends, and building strong customer relationships. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience and a background in engineering or water treatment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires the ability to lead initiatives and reach sales targets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of successful water treatment related experience.
• Experience in sales with a proven track record of meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales and profits by meeting assigned targets.
• Develop relationships with customers through strategic engagement.
• Conduct market analysis to inform sales strategy.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Water treatment knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical degree

Job description

The Sr. Sales Leader – Growth Driver is a Water treatment sales position focused on growing business and driving ChemTreat’s market position within a geography or an industry. The role leads the creation, improvement, and implementation of innovative sales strategies, increasing market share and profitability.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Familiarity with chemical water treatment systems and applications.
• Provide analysis of markets, trends, competition, portfolios, technologies, and revenues.
• Increase sales and profits by meeting assigned targets for profitable sales volume and margin dollars.
• Retain existing customer base by fostering the ChemTreat value certification and earning return on investment, while actively generating new accounts.
• Develop key relationships with customers through identifying and engaging key decision makers, prospecting, cold calling, frequent follow‑up, strategic questioning, and root‑cause analysis of customers’ needs.

Supplemental Responsibilities

• Prospect and cold‑call new customers.
• Create and present effective proposals to prospective customers.
• Communicate the ChemTreat value proposition to prospects.
• Assist transition of new business to the account management team when applicable.
• Entertain customers and prospects in accordance with ChemTreat’s entertainment policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Self‑motivated with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent.
• Industry knowledge specific to water treatment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical degree, or equivalent, plus 7+ years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years of successful water treatment related experience.

Physical Demands

• Travel dependent on the size of the assigned territory.
• May require long hours and varied work schedules.
• Continuous sitting, walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and use of hands and fingers for operating equipment and keyboards.
• Routinely reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs and sometimes maneuver drums weighing 250–800 lbs.
• Occasional stair and ladder climbing, high‑elevation work, and driving both short and long distances within DOT regulations.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Working Conditions & Environment

• Required to wear PPE for deliveries: eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, protective apron, steel‑toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields.
• Occasional extreme heat and high noise levels.
• May be employed at boiler houses, cooling towers, water plants, wastewater plants, or other process areas.
• Routine use of hazardous chemicals.
• Collaborative environment, interacting across all levels of customer organizations.
• Trust and respect for customers and ChemTreat field and leadership teams.

At‑Will Statement

Employment with ChemTreat is on an at‑will basis; either party may terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity

ChemTreat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.

Compensation & Benefits (US only)

The compensation range for this role is $… (range may be modified). A comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) for eligible employees.