Account Manager

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, Iowa 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 Account Manager - Selling Water Treatment Chemicals to clients all over the area Location: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA area Travel: 80-100% within territory Pay: $80-100K 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: • 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 Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities