Water Treatment Sales Engineer

Metric Geo; Michigan; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Water Treatment Sales Engineer to drive new business and expand market share for specialty chemicals in water treatment. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders across various sectors, including manufacturing and municipal verticals. As a self-driven sales professional, you will cultivate relationships, negotiate contracts, and provide tailored solutions to meet customer needs. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, this position allows you to make a significant impact in a growing field while enjoying the flexibility of remote work with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in water treatment chemicals and sales.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through prospecting and lead generation.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales to meet targets.
• Provide ongoing customer support and maintain relationships.

Skills

Sales Skills

Relationship Building

Lead Generation

Negotiation

Technical Aptitude

Education

Engineering Degree

Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Business Development Lead I Metric Geo l Water

Job Title: Water Treatment Sales Engineer

Location: Michigan (Remote, with travel expectations)

Job Overview:

As Sales Engineer -MI, this individual will be responsible for driving new business and expanding market share for specialty chemicals used in water treatment. This role requires a highly motivated, self-driven sales professional with a strong ability to prospect, qualify leads, and build long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders across manufacturing and municipal verticals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business within the assigned territory through prospecting, lead generation, and relationship-building.
• Qualify new leads and convert them into successful sales opportunities.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospects and customers in the water treatment sector.
• Cultivate relationships with decision-makers in target industries, including hotel chains, hospital networks, and academic institutions.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and close sales to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Provide ongoing customer support to ensure successful implementation and satisfaction with products and services.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and customer needs to identify new opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., technical support, operations) to deliver tailored solutions for clients.
• Provide accurate forecasting and sales reports to senior leadership.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and trade shows to network and promote Metric Geo’s offerings.
• Continuously improve sales strategies through feedback, market insights, and product knowledge.

Required Qualifications:

• Water Treatment Chemical Background
• Previous experience in Water Treatment Sales (specialty chemicals, capital equipment).
• Engineering Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Ability to service/troubleshoot accounts
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while managing multiple client accounts.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned territory
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in water treatment.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand complex products and solutions.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Engineering

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing and Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services