Technical Application Specialist - Water Treatment/Wastewater

Hawkins, Inc.; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD/STD

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in Texas is seeking a full-time Water Treatment Sales Specialist to support industrial, municipal, and metal finishing markets. You will conduct on-site testing and product selection to deliver effective water treatment solutions.

This role requires a four-year degree (or equivalent), strong selling and communication skills, and up to 50% travel. Based in the Luling, TX area with competitive compensation and a 10% bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent required.
• Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred.
• Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Supports water treatment sales efforts for industrial, municipal, and metal finishing markets.
• Conducts on-site product testing and selection for water treatment applications.
• Performs coagulation studies for potable water products.
• Conducts wastewater product selection studies for municipal and industrial needs.
• Troubleshoots customer treatment systems and suggests improvements.
• Assists in training Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDE

Job description

Description

Job Type

Full-time

About The Job

Hawkins, Inc. is a trusted and well-known leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years. We have opportunities for motivated hard workers to learn and develop a career with our Water Treatment business segment. Our route sales/delivery approach to supplying products and equipment to our customers in 27+ states ensures superb customer service and support. Our customers include water and wastewater treatment systems, municipal and commercial swimming pools, industrial process and wastewater facilities, and industries like oil/gas and agricultural farmers/growers.

Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com (NASDAQ: HWKN).

*This position will be based in the Luling, TX area - Must live in Texas or open to relocation*

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, and metal finishing markets.
• Conducts on-site product testing and selection for water treatment applications.
• Conducts "Coagulation Studies" for potable water products.
• Conducts wastewater product selection studies for municipal and industrial clarification.
• Conducts sludge dewatering studies for municipal and industrial applications.
• Conducts coagulation and permanganate demand studies and makes treatment recommendations for iron filtration systems.
• Assists professional organizations by assisting in professional training seminars.
• Assists in developing new products and applications for Hawkins, Inc. products and services.
• Conducts plant trials for potable water and wastewater applications.
• Troubleshoots customer treatment systems and makes recommendations for performance improvement.
• Assists in training of Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel in potable and wastewater applications.
• Assists the sales force in making potable water scale and corrosion treatment recommendations.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience required. Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred
• Previous sales experience preferred
• Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience
• Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts
• Ability to gain customers' trust
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions
• Ability to professionally and positively present information about Hawkins products and services
• Strong computer skills. Must have the ability to work with computers and software systems, preferably JDE
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong math skills including ability to perform calculations to determine flow rates etc.
• Excellent organization and time management skills Strong negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective organizational and follow-through skills required
• History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation
• Must have clean driving record and be able to pass drug and background screening

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs. 10-20 feet up to 10 times/day; ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, frequently.
• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in facilities where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions (all four seasons).
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Travel

Up to 50%

Expected Compensation

$85,000-$95,000 + 10% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.? Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.?

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.