Hawkins, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Technical Application Specialist (Water Treatment)
Theodore, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yrHawkins, Inc. is a trusted leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years, focusing on water treatment solutions. The Technical Application Specialist will support water treatment chemical sales, conduct product testing, and develop new products while building relationships with customers and the sales team.
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Responsibilities
Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, and metal finishing markets
Conducts on-site 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 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
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree or equivalent experience required
Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts
Ability to gain customers' 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
Must have clean driving record and be able to pass drug and background screening
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
Preferred
Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred
Previous sales experience preferred
Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience
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
Company
Hawkins, Inc.
Hawkins is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States.
Founded in 1938
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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