Technical Sales Trainee (Primary Metals Industry)

Our Technical Sales Account Manager Trainee position is perfect for a recent graduate who wants to gain expereince managing service delivery related to monitoring treated water and process systems using various analytical methods and digital monitoring tools. You'll also be responsible for technical projects and functional broad based company objectives. In this role you will develop your technical skills and business acumen in the primary metals water treatment industry.

Please note, this role is based in the Columbus, Mississippi area. If you have a keen interest in working with the primary metals industry in an operational, utilities, or engineering role, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. In this role you will work on various water treatment projects related to customer’s needs across various primary metals organizations in the US. You'll learn from the best and will work closely with your mentors to help manage complex water treatment process issues . This role will require some travel to visit primary metals accounts across the US to develop a strong technical foundation and understanding of our business. If you like the idea of doing meaningful work with a company that's doing big things to create a cleaner, more sustainable world, here's more.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Work with target industry subject matter experts (SMEs) to help develop a business growth strategy which can be integrated into account planning, opportunity identification, and value projects communication for target industry
• Identify projects within customer sites that will have a positive impact on asset reliability, operational costs, and environmental sustainability
• Define new areas to grow our business profitability with target market segment
• Interface directly with the product applications and engineering teams to drive high value solutions leveraging the company products and services portfolio
• Serve as a conduit for solutions tailored to an understanding of customer’s operations
• Build long term customer relationships and communication plan for all levels within the customer’s organization
• Monitor performance of current water treatment programs at the customer’s sites and communicate any issues with key stakeholders
• Successfully interface with cross-functional teams as required

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil).
• A general background in science with a focus on Biology or Chemistry, or in any related discipline from an accredited college or university along with interest in technical sales position in the Industrial Water Treatment & Primary Metals Industry

• Ability and willingness to travel within territory and across continental US, as required
• Ability and willingness to reside in assigned region, or within customer proximity requirements, as required
• Work frequently in a heavy industrial environment requiring use of Personal Safety Equipment and exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and other similar irritants typical of those found in steel mills, refineries, chemical plants, power plants, manufacturing and /or commercial facilities, etc., as required
• Ability and willingness to comply with stringent drug testing and background check requirements set by customer safety requirements, as required
• Ability and willingness to comply with stringent customer site(s) access requirements, as required
• To the extent that you are applying for a position that requires you to operate a company owned / leased or rented vehicle for company business, you must be willing to submit to a check of your driving record.

Other Useful Skills and Abilities:

• Able to develop and maintain customer relationships at various management levels
• Customer-centric mindset, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions
• Comfort working with all levels of internal functional teams and external customers
• Good organization and problem solving skills

We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace!