Water Treatment Sales Account Manager

Kurita America Inc; Moline, Davenport, Rock Island (IL, IA, IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Manager for the Water Treatment sector. This role involves hands-on technical sales, focusing on evaluating water systems and building long-term relationships with clients. With a consultative sales approach, you will drive revenue and profit growth by understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions. The position offers significant travel within the territory and the opportunity to work autonomously. If you are self-driven and passionate about sustainability in water management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Preferable experience in water treatment or industrial plants.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through consultative sales and relationship management.
• Support customers with water testing and system analysis.

Skills

Consultative Sales Approach

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Technical Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Water Treatment Systems

Boilers

Cooling Towers

Wastewater Treatment Systems

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 the Water Treatment industry located in or around the Quad Cities, IA/IL Area. This is a hands-on technical sales role, working directly with customers to evaluate the health of water systems.

Remote Role

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

Location: Quad Cities, IA/IL area

Travel: 80-100% within territory

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

You will be primarily responsible for revenue and profit growth of our integrated programs, services, and products in targeted accounts within your assigned region. You will be required to take a consultative sales approach with a strong emphasis on converting strategic competitive accounts. In addition, you will be required to build long-term relationships with an existing customer base by understanding their key business drivers, executing programs, and selling new technologies.

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 customers 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

• Technical Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 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 a pre-employment background check and drug screen. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled