Key Account Manager – Water Treatment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• You will report to the Central Area Manager and are expected to meet your individual commercial targets in alignment with our business strategy.

• Management of industrial water treatment applications will be part of your responsibilities, which includes the routine testing of cooling and boiler water treatment applications for customers at your assigned locations.

• Initially, you will engage in a roughly 20/80 ratio of new business sales to key account management, which encompasses sales, service, and consultancy for existing clients.

• You will oversee all sales activities, account correspondence, contracts, orders received, new business implementation, troubleshooting, and follow-up within your territory.

• Monthly forecasting of area financial performance will be required.

• The specific clientele includes sectors such as food and beverage, metal processing, and general manufacturing.

• You will interact with various technical and engineering site contacts as well as commercial buyers among your customers.

• It is essential to utilize Solenis processes and systems to fulfill customer needs and uphold compliance obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A graduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is preferred, although relevant years of experience may substitute for a degree.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in sales or account management within the water treatment industry is highly advantageous.

• Strong technical understanding of boiler and cooling water treatment products and applications is necessary.

• Familiarity with other water treatment applications and/or experience in selling biocides, polymers, and defoamers is beneficial.

• A customer-focused approach is essential, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and meet the expectations of demanding clients.

• Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset are critical for achieving our strategic business KPIs and compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• A competitive commercial package.

• Comprehensive benefits including performance-based commission, company car, pension scheme, and private healthcare, among others.

• The chance to work within a market-leading organization that offers opportunities for career advancement and the development of a diverse and engaging professional journey.