Water Treatment Sales Account Manager

kuritaamerica; Moline, Davenport, Rock Island (IL, IA, IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Manager to join their team in the Water Treatment industry. This hands-on technical sales role involves working closely with customers to assess and enhance the health of their water systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a passion for developing long-term partnerships through innovative solutions. With a focus on revenue growth and customer satisfaction, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a sustainable industry. If you are self-driven and enjoy solving complex problems, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in water treatment or industrial plant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and profit growth through consultative sales.
• Build long-term relationships with customers and provide solutions.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-driven

Education

Technical Bachelor's Degree

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.

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 the customer 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 pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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