Meaenergy
Zee Company - Water & Energy - Area Sales Manager
Meaenergy, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54311
JOB SUMMARY
The Area Chemical Sales Manager contacts prospective customers to sell water treatment services for water in boilers, cooling towers, and waste water systems. Schedules appointments to explain products and services available, inspect customer water system equipment, and prepare service estimates. Obtains water samples for field analysis or sends them to the home office for further analysis when needed. Creates analysis write‑ups and contacts customers to recommend treatment to control levels of substances in water. Explains merits of treatment programs to educate customers on the benefits of purchasing them. Attempts to resolve problems encountered with the customer’s water‑treatment process. Sells water‑treatment chemicals to customers. Performs follow‑up tests on water in the customer’s system, utilizing test kits, knowledge of chemical treatment, and reference manuals. Explains test results to customers. Observes changes in customers’ water analyses and recommends the amount and type of chemical additives necessary for water treatment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Promotes and sells water chemical products to potential customers.
Explains water treatment package benefits to customers and sells chemicals to treat and resolve water process problems.
Estimates and advises customers of service costs to correct water‑treatment process problems.
Monitors customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
Answers customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
Emphasizes product features based on analyses of customer needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
Resolves customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Maintains customer records using automated systems.
Monitors customer preferences and utilization to determine focus of sales efforts and appropriate stock levels.
Inspects, tests, and observes chemical changes in water system equipment, utilizing test kits, reference manuals, and knowledge of chemical treatment.
Prepares sales contracts for orders obtained and submits orders for processing.
Identifies prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
Completes special projects upon request, and other duties may be assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Required:
Must possess strong customer service focus, social and interpersonal skills, active listening skills, and effective communication skills. Must be able to excel in a fast‑paced environment and meet time‑sensitive deadlines.
Preferred:
Beneficial to have strong critical thinking, persuasion, and comprehension skills. Mechanical aptitude highly desirable. Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo, including uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
EDUCATION Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in experience and education.
EXPERIENCE Required:
2-3 years of experience in water treatment.
Preferred:
3-5 years of experience, working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel highly preferred.
PAY AND BENEFITS The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and sales commission. The overall benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as 401(k) with company contributions. A monthly auto allowance and expenses for overnight travel and customer activities are provided.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Promotes and sells water chemical products to potential customers.
Explains water treatment package benefits to customers and sells chemicals to treat and resolve water process problems.
Estimates and advises customers of service costs to correct water‑treatment process problems.
Monitors customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
Answers customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
Emphasizes product features based on analyses of customer needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
Resolves customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Maintains customer records using automated systems.
Monitors customer preferences and utilization to determine focus of sales efforts and appropriate stock levels.
Inspects, tests, and observes chemical changes in water system equipment, utilizing test kits, reference manuals, and knowledge of chemical treatment.
Prepares sales contracts for orders obtained and submits orders for processing.
Identifies prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
Completes special projects upon request, and other duties may be assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Required:
Must possess strong customer service focus, social and interpersonal skills, active listening skills, and effective communication skills. Must be able to excel in a fast‑paced environment and meet time‑sensitive deadlines.
Preferred:
Beneficial to have strong critical thinking, persuasion, and comprehension skills. Mechanical aptitude highly desirable. Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo, including uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
EDUCATION Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in experience and education.
EXPERIENCE Required:
2-3 years of experience in water treatment.
Preferred:
3-5 years of experience, working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel highly preferred.
PAY AND BENEFITS The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and sales commission. The overall benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as 401(k) with company contributions. A monthly auto allowance and expenses for overnight travel and customer activities are provided.
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