Account Manager - Life Science, Water Treatment

Omya•Cincinnati, OH

8d•$90,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

This position supports the growth and development of the water and wastewater business in the Northeast United States. The Account Manager provides technical input and support, assists with market development, and generates sales. The role covers the development of applications and solutions from concept through trials, implementation, and commercialization, combining technical engineering expertise with wastewater market and sales knowledge. The work location is flexible with Company approval, but the position may not be performed remotely from Colorado, California, New Jersey, or New York. The role requires travel of up to 50%. The salary range is $90,000–$125,000 annually; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

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 and application support.
Previous sales experience.
Technical engineering skills for applying products in wastewater and water treatment processes.
Understanding of the wastewater business and market.
Curiosity and initiative to identify relevant market issues and pursue logical, commercially viable solutions.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Candidate based in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic region.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and implement applications of water and wastewater products and solutions across the Northeast United States.
Understand and address technical and commercial challenges.
Develop initial implementations through to revenue generation.
Develop and implement Company technologies in potential industry applications.
Manage all phases of development, from concept to trial and sale.
Conduct and coordinate laboratory tests to develop products suitable 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, and build market knowledge and a technical network.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.