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 Water Treatment industry located in or around the Raliegh-Durham Area. This is a hands on technical sales role, working directly with customers to evaluate health of water systems.
Remote Role
Title: Sales & Service Water treatment Sales Representative - Selling Water Treatment Chemicals to clients all over the area
Location: Raliegh/Durham N.C.
Travel: 80-100% within territory
Pay: $80K to $95K 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 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
Minimum of 2 years of industry experience
Prefer Technical Degree
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 screenEqual Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.