Senior Business Development & Operations Manager – Poultry Wastewater Solutions

Tidal Vision•Springdale, AR

1d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Senior Business Development & Operations Manager will help expand Cesco Solutions’ presence in the poultry industry by identifying business opportunities, strengthening customer partnerships, and delivering customized wastewater treatment solutions. The role combines business development, customer service, technical support, and operational leadership in industrial wastewater treatment, with a focus on poultry processing and food manufacturing environments. The manager works with internal leadership, technical teams, and field personnel to provide strategic direction, support operational execution, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery. The position calls for experience in chemical sales and mechanical and biological wastewater treatment, along with the ability to develop customer relationships, grow revenue, and oversee treatment solutions in complex industrial settings. The role includes customer facility visits and regional travel, stated as 30–50%. The posting lists Arkansas as the location, while its Basic Qualifications section says the candidate must sit in Wisconsin and travel regionally.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the wastewater treatment industry, primarily focused on meat packaging and processing facilities.
Technical knowledge of wastewater treatment plants, with experience in food packaging and processing, beverage, mining, oil and gas, or related industries.
Must be located in Wisconsin and willing to travel regionally, as stated in the Basic Qualifications section.
Willingness to travel as needed; the posting gives a travel range of 30–50%.
Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
Local state driver’s license and proof of insurance required by the time of hire.
Subject to a background check.

Nice To Haves

5–10 years of experience selling chemical solutions.
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Generate and execute sales plans with new and existing customers to achieve growth targets.
Understand customer business needs and recommend continuous-improvement and innovation strategies to drive sales growth.
Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including plant and facility executives, to foster long-term partnerships.
Provide on-site and virtual technical support, identify and resolve customer challenges, and escalate issues as needed.
Support customers with repairs and maintenance to uphold chemistry and equipment programs.
Conduct system analyses, interpret data, and provide written recommendations to support optimal customer operations.
Train customers on Cesco products, verify proper application equipment functionality, and troubleshoot operational issues.
Promote and support Cesco innovations and technology within assigned accounts.
Conduct customer facility visits, develop strategic partnerships, and support business growth across the marketplace.