Account Manager (Remote)

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

Account Manager – Water (Remote – Great Lakes Area)

Kemira’s Industry & Water segment supports municipalities and water intensive industries in the efficient and sustainable utilization of resources. As a specialty Chemicals Manufacturer, Kemira helps municipalities, private operators, and water intensive industries in the transition towards circular economy by enabling water reuse and improved water treatment efficiency at every stage of water management.

We are actively seeking a Sr. Account Manager to manage existing customer accounts and drive growth of existing and potential new products and digital services in various municipal and industrial applications. Help satisfy existing and new customers unmet Chemical Applications and Digital Solutions needs by offering technical solutions and providing technical expertise from lab work through field trials to drive commercialization of new business.

Responsibilities

• Commercial responsibility for customers within assigned Territory
• Drive revenue growth of chemical application and digital solution sales in the municipal and industrial sector
• Act as a service resource to customers by performing testing and chemical conversions that supports sales initiatives and strategies
• Participate in promotional events including but not limited to trade-shows, including set-up and teardown of presentation materials
• Continuous learning through attendance to internal and external training courses, and technical conferences
• Collaborate with internal and external service providers, when required, to maintain and install our equipment

What We Offer

• Best-in-class colleagues, expertise and collaboration tools that let you perform at your best
• Variety in day-to-day tasks, and regular interaction with cross functional teams
• Competitive total compensation package including group health benefits and retirement savings

What You Need

• Four year college degree in Business or Science
• Minimum 5 years of water or wastewater operations and / or relevant sales experience
• Good understanding of water chemistry and water plant processes
• Commercial and Financial acumen
• Innovative; with strong problem solving skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong relationship skills
• Excellent communication skills, written & oral
• Ability to travel (up to 50%) primarily in the US but some international travel may be required

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn.