EPC and AE Partners Vertical Market Leader (32384)

UCC Environmental•Libertyville, IL

8d•Remote

About The Position

Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions. UCC Environmental is a privately held, family-owned business with over a century of experience supporting mission-critical industries. We work with utility power providers and heavy industrial customers globally, delivering innovative solutions in environmental compliance, material handling, and high-performance aftermarket technologies. We offer opportunities to contribute meaningfully to an expanding international business with continued growth across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. Headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, UCC owns and operates sales, manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing facilities across the United States, Canada, Germany, India, and China. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in collaborating with others to perform engineering tasks within a team environment. Work experience with a privately-held company will be beneficial. The principal focus of this position is to leverage market experience in terms of technical expertise and market knowledge to assist the UCC Environmental Sales and Marketing Management Teams in their pursuit of projects in the EPC and AE Partners Market. Primary responsibilities will include Market Intelligence and Networking and Commercial Contacts.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or environmental) is required.
At least 15 years of project engineering experience in engineering/technology based industrial environments.
At least 10 years of experience specifically in the Market Vertical.
Experience with water and wastewater treatment challenges within the Market Vertical.
Extensive network of contacts in the Market Vertical.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Must be willing to travel >40% of the time, in proportion to proposal volume and Customer Relationship Management activities.
Ability to sit or stand working at a computer 80% of the time.
Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders.
Ability to walk around operating facility or construction site for an extended time.
Must be aligned with values and beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture; People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first; Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration; Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliers; Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service; Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity.

Nice To Haves

A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
Work experience with a privately-held company will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Provide background on the vertical market’s major companies operating in North America along with their engineering partners, construction partners and technical suppliers, keeping up to date on major projects, regulatory or market forces and any other industry news.
Provide access to a wide network of professionals, engineers, companies, and their partners, including securing invites to visit and present UCC’s qualifications to key stakeholders in this sector.
Demonstrate UCC Environmental core values.
Provide technical guidance on operations in various market applications.
Provide technical review of market related UCC deliverables such as proposals.
Keep up to date on news, major projects, regulatory issues, etc.
Set up meetings with key stakeholders in which UCC Environmental can present their qualifications.
Support the North American sales & marketing strategy and programs to strengthen the UCC Environmental brand and increase potential market penetration.
Provide input into business plans and collaborate with UCC Environmental personnel to define and drive action that maximizes Customer satisfaction and UCC Environmental profitability.
Other duties as assigned.