Water Treatment Business Development Leader

The Water Treatment Business Development Leader will be responsible for expanding their presence in the water treatment market and driving strategic growth across North America.
Our client is a North American industrial technology company expanding into the water management sector. The company develops advanced equipment and smart control systems that help operations run more efficiently while reducing environmental impact. Known for innovation, engineering excellence, and reliable solutions, employees have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, contribute to sustainable and automated water and fluid management systems, and be part of a collaborative, growth-focused, and safety-conscious culture.

Water Treatment Business Development Leader responsibilities:

Identify, develop and close new business opportunities where chemical dosing and treatment solutions are required

Assess market applications, target opportunities and build strategies to grow the water market

Build and strengthen relationships with distributors, engineering firms and key customers

Apply technical expertise to understand processes, troubleshoot challenges and recommend tailored engineered solutions

Conduct market research, prepare business plans and execute growth strategies

Collaborate with internal engineering, operations and commercial teams to deliver customized solutions

Represent the organization at trade shows, industry events and customer site visits

Maintain accurate sales pipelines, forecasts and activity reports for leadership

The successful candidate has:

8–12 years of B2B business development or technical sales experience within the water treatment industry

Proven experience identifying opportunities and building market expansion plans

Solid technical knowledge of dosing pumps, chemical injection systems and water treatment applications

Experience selling into municipal or industrial water markets such as food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining or agriculture

Strong network within water sector verticals and experience working with distributors

Ability to work independently, manage priorities and operate with a strategic mindset

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Ability to travel approximately 1–2 weeks per month across North America

Compensation and benefits:

Competitive base salary plus bonus structure

Strong earning potential through performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible home base within North America

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in North America. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

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