Technical Sales Water Treatment

Garratt Callahan Co•Columbus, OH

4d•$90,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Garratt-Callahan is hiring a Technical Sales Territory Manager for an established Columbus, Ohio territory. The role sells boiler and cooling-tower water-treatment chemicals to industrial customers, maintains an existing customer base, and develops new business through cold calling. The territory includes customers in data centers, healthcare, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, commercial and institutional organizations, and wastewater. The position works from a home office anywhere in the greater Columbus area and includes working alongside experienced salespeople. The company provides training and technical support, and offers unlimited, no-cap flat-rate commissions. Compensation is based on experience and ability to succeed; the posting estimates $90,000–$120,000 or more in the first year for a qualified candidate. The manager runs chemical tests to analyze water and documents the results, interacts with and repairs mechanical equipment such as pumps, tubing, piping, and valves, and programs electronic equipment such as cooling-tower chemical controllers. Military and mechanical backgrounds are described as helpful. Garratt-Callahan describes itself as a profitable, debt-free, growing private company with a 120-year history and a policy of promoting from within. The role includes expenses and a $675-per-month car allowance. The company does not sponsor work visas and does not accept recruiters.

Requirements

At least 3 years of technical sales experience related to water-treatment chemicals.
A four-year technical degree is preferred; examples include chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, biology, and mechanical engineering.
Military equivalent experience, such as Navy Nuclear Propulsion or Army CBRN School, is considered relevant.
A valid work authorization that does not require employer-sponsored work visas; the company does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience selling to a variety of industrial customers.
Certified Water Technologist (CWT) certification.
Knowledge of the Central Ohio industrial marketplace.
Prior water treatment experience for data centers.
A four-year technical degree in a relevant field.
Military or mechanical background.

Responsibilities

Sell boiler and cooling-tower water-treatment chemicals to industrial customers.
Maintain the existing customer base and make cold calls to develop new business.
Run chemical tests to analyze water and document results.
Interact with and fix mechanical equipment, including pumps, tubing, piping, and valves.
Program electronic equipment, including cooling-tower chemical controllers.
Work alongside veteran salespeople and use the company's technical support and training.