Water Treatment Chemical Sales Account Manager

A progressive national water treatment company is looking for an experienced water treatment chemical sales account manager for sales and service of water treatment chemicals (and associated equipment) in their Atlanta, GA territory. Rep will take over an existing territory, focusing on chemicals used in boiler, cooling tower, closed loop and waste water systems. Focus will be on the mid-sized manufacturing and Commercial/Institutional markets. Over 50% of time will focus on new business development

Specific responsibilities will include:

1. Day to day management of existing assigned accounts
2. Maintain effective communications with client and company management
3. Maintain industry knowledge through training and online programs
4. Management of technical support team, when assigned.

Company offers a base salary of 75-95K (plus commissions in the territory), company car, expenses, home based office (cell phone/laptop) and comprehensive benefits package.

Company is looking for someone with the following qualifications:

1. 4 year degree in a technical field highly desired but will consider industry experience in lieu of education
2. At least 3 years of direct industrial water treatment chemical experience
3. Strong mechanical aptitude
4. Effective communication skills, both oral and written
5. Ability to write intelligent technical reports in a timely fashion
6. Familiarity with the Metro Atlanta industrial market highly desired