[Hiring] Technical Application Specialist - Water Treatment/Wastewater @Hawkins Careers

Role Description

Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, metal finishing and food production markets.

• Conducts on-site and/or laboratory product testing and selection for water treatment applications.
• Conducts “Coagulation Studies” for potable water products.
• Conducts wastewater product selection studies for municipal and industrial clarification.
• Conducts sludge dewatering studies for municipal and industrial applications.
• Conducts coagulation and permanganate demand studies and makes treatment recommendations for iron filtration systems.
• Assists professional organizations by assisting in professional training seminars.
• Assists in developing new products and applications for Hawkins, Inc. products and services.
• Conducts/assists in implementing plant trials for potable water and wastewater applications.
• Troubleshoots customer treatment systems and makes recommendations for performance improvement.
• Assists in training of Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel in potable and wastewater applications.
• Assists the sales force in making potable water scale and corrosion treatment recommendations, as well as Bio-Augmentation program recommendations.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience required. Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred.
• Previous sales experience preferred.
• Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience.
• Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts.
• Ability to gain customers’ and peers’ trust.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions.
• Ability to professionally and positively present information about Hawkins products and services.
• Strong computer skills. Must have the ability to work with computers and software systems, preferably JDE.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong math skills including ability to perform calculations to determine flow rates etc.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective organizational and follow-through skills required.
• History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs. 10-20 feet up to 10 times/day; ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, frequently.
• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in facilities where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions (all four seasons).
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Travel

• Up to 50%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.