Apex Water and Process · 1 week ago
Area Sales Manager
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expApex Water and Process is a trusted leader in water and process management, delivering integrated solutions to help industries optimize sustainability. The Area Manager will drive growth in a designated region, focusing on business development, customer growth, and leading a team of Account Managers.
IndustrialTechnical SupportWater
Hiring Manager
Erin Herbst
Responsibilities
Lead business development activities and grow Apex's customer base in assigned geographic region
Mentor, coach, and lead a team of Account Managers to achieve growth and retention goals
Sell and service key strategic accounts while building long-term customer partnerships
Develop and execute a business plan and regional sales strategy aligned with company goals
Drive both individual and team success through performance reviews, training, and skill development
Collaborate on marketing and sales campaigns, including proposal presentations and RFP responses
Provide timely, insightful feedback to senior leadership on market conditions and team performance
Maintain accurate records of sales activity, pricing, and reporting for your region
Manage expenses and ensure compliance with company policies, safety guidelines, and ethics standards
Adhere to and support all safety policies and guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Four (4) years of experience in technical sales and service in industrial water treatment, specialty chemicals or related industry
Two (2) years of team leadership or mentorship experience
Strong working knowledge of cooling tower systems, steam generation, and closed-loop water systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to adapt to internal systems
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and business development skills
Mechanical/technical aptitude and ability to thrive in hands-on customer environments
Ability to work independently and travel within the territory (3-4 nights/month)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Five (5) plus years of experience in water treatment technical sales and service
Proven track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales goals
Leadership experience with demonstrated success in building and growing high-performing teams
Benefits
Robust benefits package
Paid time off from day one
Company
Apex Water and Process
Apex Water and Process is an industrial services company that provides water treatment solutions, equipment, and technical support.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase