Account Manager - Life Science, Water Treatment

Omya•Cincinnati, OH

7d•$90,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

This position supports the continued growth and development of the water and wastewater business in the Northeast US region. The Account Manager provides technical input and support, assists with market development, and generates sales. The role develops water and wastewater product applications from concept through trials and commercialization, and addresses technical and commercial challenges. The work location is flexible with Company approval, but the position may not be performed remotely from Colorado, California, New Jersey, or New York. Travel of up to 50% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a similar field.
At least 5 years of field and laboratory experience in technical wastewater treatment processes.
Knowledge and understanding of wastewater treatment processes, application support, and sales.
Previous sales experience is required.
Technical engineering skills for applying products in wastewater and water treatment processes.
Understanding of the wastewater business and market.
Curiosity and drive to identify relevant market issues and pursue logical, commercially viable solutions.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Candidate ideally based in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and implement applications of water and wastewater products and solutions across the Northeast US region.
Address technical and commercial challenges and develop initial implementations through revenue generation.
Develop and implement Company technologies in potential industry applications, taking responsibility for development from concept through trial and sale.
Conduct and coordinate laboratory tests to develop products for field trials and commercialization.
Provide on-site technical support during trials, pilot tests, and implementation.
Analyze and interpret data and make technical judgments to advance projects.
Propose and drive processing and technical solutions to industry challenges.
Provide assistance and training to internal and external customers.
Generate detailed progress reports for management and peer review.
Stay current on Company and industry developments and maintain technical understanding of target applications and industries.
Identify and pursue potential customer leads; attend trade shows and conferences; initiate contact with industry professionals to gain market knowledge and expand a technical network.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.