Account Manager - Water Treatment

Account Manager
- Water Treatment

St. Louis, MO

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

Benefits include up to 10% retirement contribution, $600 per year wellness incentive, two-three weeks starting paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first day of the month following hire date.

This position is dedicated to accelerating new business growth in the water treatment sector, with a strong emphasis on expanding Hydrite's presence within the food and beverage industry and beyond. Operating in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding area, the role centers on identifying high-potential opportunities, cultivating strategic relationships, and delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. The ideal candidate is a proactive business developer—skilled in uncovering customer needs, navigating complex sales cycles, and driving sustainable growth through consultative selling.

Responsibilities include developing and growing a sales territory with a primary focus on acquiring new customers and expanding Hydrite's footprint, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities by leveraging industry knowledge, networking, and targeted outreach, utilizing Salesforce and other tools to manage pipeline, track progress, and prioritize high-potential leads, creating tailored chemical treatment programs that showcase Hydrite's manufacturing capabilities, distribution strengths, and financial resources, engaging internal resources to build compelling proposals and competitive advantages, surveying customer facilities and recommending best-in-class chemical solutions based on technical needs and operational goals, writing timely and persuasive proposals and service reports that clearly communicate value and ROI, negotiating pricing and contract terms that reflect Hydrite's value-added proposition and support margin growth, analyzing market trends and competitive activity to inform strategy and positioning, and effectively managing time and territory to maximize customer engagement and business development activities.

This position reports to the Sales Manager
- Water.

Experience and educational criteria include a bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, biomolecular, industrial) or life sciences (chemistry, biology, environmental science) is preferred, 2-5 years of sales experience in the water treatment/chemical industry required, ability to construct a business plan with Sales Manager assistance, must have a valid driver's license and have an acceptable motor vehicle driving record, must possess computer skills and be proficient at Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and job specific software, and must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical requirements include the ability to attend meetings, ability to sit, work at a computer terminal, and/or talk on the telephone up to 4 hours at a time, and ability to travel to customers and stay overnight when necessary.

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, and free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.