Now Hiring - Hydrite Chemical Co. - Professional Services Account Manager - Water Treatment in Denver, CO

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WHO WE ARE 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. OPPORTUNITY This position will manage existing Industrial Wastewater accounts, in addition to drinking water treatment, utilities and related water accounts. The position is a blend of account management and new business development. Roughly 40% of their week will be spent on servicing existing customers and nurturing the relationships, while the other 60% of the time will be allocated to new business development around the greater Denver, CO area. RESPONSIBILITIES * Manages and maintains a sales territory, focusing on business development and sales growth. * Obtain new business by : * * Using Salesforce as a sales development tool. * Structuring programs for customers and prospects that take advantage of Hydrite's manufacturing equipment and distribution strengths, as well as Hydrite's financial resources. * Engaging corporate resources to help create competitive advantage. * Performance Measures: New margins & volume at new accts. GM dollars of new business. * Grow and protect the existing business by: * * Constructing and executing a sound annual business plan with some assistance from sales management. * Building in-depth relationship with decision-makers at key accounts. * Developing Preferred Account Management Plans. * Meeting competitive threats. * Making personal visits to key accounts and entertaining the accounts' decision-makers when deemed appropriate. * Utilizing detailed and comprehensive reviews of sales history data (12-month perspective) and reporting variances to the sales manager. * Resolving customer service issues and complaints to the customer's satisfaction. * Performance Measures: Top 20 margin increases & decreases, new margins & volume at existing accounts, number of new resources added. * Improve gross margins by: * * Identifying competitive situations and negotiating a response that reflects Hydrite's value-added proposition. * Using the Price Change Notification System as a tool for improvement. * Analyzing account/product gross margin data and implementing appropriate price adjustments. * Responding to "Low Margin Alerts" and "GM% Exception Report". * Performance Measure: Change in GM/dollars * Performance Measures: Changes in volume, margin, revenue, margin per unit, margin %, account retention, and new business. * Survey plants, utilize the various tools available to determine best-in-class solutions and offer unique chemical programs for our customers * Effectively manage time and territory to maximize productive activities * Write timely chemical treatment proposals and service reports REPORTING STRUCTURE * This position reports to the Sales Manager - Water. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA * College education and prior sales experience preferred. Technical or Engineering Degree Preferred * 2-5 years of sales experience in the water treatment/chemical industry required. This includes experience with wastewater treatment, boilers and cooling towers. * 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. * Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * 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. * Ability to travel to customers and stay overnight when necessary. BENEFITS 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, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach. WHY HYDRITE? Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out:** [please apply online] WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA * LinkedIn: [please apply online] * Facebook: [please apply online] * YouTube:[please apply online] Learn more about Hydrite on our website: [please apply online] Privacy Notice for California Residents: [please apply online] Salary range is based on experience: Targeting $75,000-$120,000 + up to 125% bonus potential (subject to negotiations)