Chemical Sales Account Manager - Water Treatment

Chemical Sales Account Manager - Water Treatment

We are a company where people matter. We are family driven. We are financially strong. And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

Benefits include up to 10% retirement contribution, $600 per year wellness incentive, two-three weeks starting paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision eligible first day of the month following hire date.

This position is dedicated to accelerating new business growth in the water treatment sector, with a strong emphasis on expanding Hydrite's presence within the food and beverage industry and beyond. Operating across the greater Liberal, Kansas area, the role centers on identifying high-potential opportunities, cultivating strategic relationships, and delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. The ideal candidate is a proactive business developer—skilled in uncovering customer needs, navigating complex sales cycles, and driving sustainable growth through consultative selling.

Responsibilities include developing and growing a sales territory, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, utilizing Salesforce and other tools to manage pipeline, tracking progress, and prioritizing high-potential leads, creating tailored chemical treatment programs, engaging internal resources to build compelling proposals, surveying customer facilities and recommending best-in-class chemical solutions, writing timely and persuasive proposals and service reports, negotiating pricing and contract terms, analyzing market trends, and effectively managing time and territory.

This position reports to the Sales Manager - Water.

Experience and educational criteria include a bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, biomolecular, industrial) or life sciences (chemistry, biology, environmental science) preferred, 2-5 years of sales experience in the water treatment/chemical industry required, ability to construct a business plan with Sales Manager assistance, valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record, computer skills and proficiency at Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical requirements include ability to attend meetings, sit, work at a computer terminal, and/or talk on the telephone up to 4 hours at a time, and ability to travel to customers and stay overnight when necessary.

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, and free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.