Business Development Manager - Wastewater
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Overview
Job Description
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Business Development Manager- Wastewater
Company: Chem-Aqua
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive base + bonus opportunity, full benefits, vehicle allowance, health insurance, 401(k) match & more!
About Us
At Chem-Aqua, water isn't just water-it's an opportunity to make businesses run better, cleaner, and more efficiently. As a leader in custom-designed water treatment programs, we help keep boilers, cooling towers, process systems, and wastewater operations performing at their best.
We're now part of Solenis, a global powerhouse in water and hygiene solutions, giving you the support, innovation, and stability of a company with reach across 160+ countries.
If you want to join a growing team where your work makes a real, everyday impact… jump in. The water's great.
What You'll Do
As a Business Development Manager- Wastewater, you'll focus on developing new opportunities across the pharmaceutical, data center, and microelectronics ecosystem, including owners/operators, colocation providers, engineering firms, mechanical contractors, and facility management companies. The successful candidate will work closely with our Corporate Accounts team and the Global Data Center team to develop strategic opportunities.
- Drive Data Center, Pharmaceutical, and Microelectronics business development activities in your territory. This includes new account acquisition and expansion within existing accounts.
- Identify and pursue opportunities with pharmaceutical, data center, and microelectronics companies, colocation providers, and contractors.
- Build relationships with local stakeholders, including operators, consultants, and facility teams.
- Continue to manage the account after the close of the sale.
- Involvement across multiple project phases: design, commissioning, operational.
- Work closely with the Division Manager and the local team to align sales strategy and execution.
- Grow new business AND level up existing accounts.
- Prospect through calls, networking, referrals, and site visits.
- Track progress, celebrate wins, and build success with a supportive team behind you.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field experience
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in water treatment or industrial services
- Exposure to data center and/or pharmaceutical environment preferred
- Experience in business development or key account management
- Basic understanding of cooling water systems or industrial water treatment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Valid driver's license.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Base Salary plus annual bonus
- Make a real impact by helping customers operate efficiently and sustainably.
- Comprehensive and ongoing training-we provide continued sales training (to sharpen your selling skills and strategies) and technical training (on water treatment basics, testing, products, and solutions) delivered through a combination of virtual sessions, in-field/on-the-job coaching, and classroom-style sessions.
- Support from experienced technical pros and a collaborative team culture.
- Clear pathways for career growth
Is This You?
You love connecting with people, solving real operational challenges, and seeing the direct results of your work. You enjoy learning, exploring customer sites, and building a career in a growing, stable industry.
If that sounds like you… we'd love to talk.
To Learn more about our company, please visit www.chemaqua.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Nearest Major Market: Sacramento
Job Segment: Wastewater, Water Treatment, Pharmaceutical Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Sales
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