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Technical Application Specialist

Technical Application Specialist

Hawkins, IncMemphis, TN 38113, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities :

  • Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, and metal finishing and food production markets.
  • Conducts on-site and / or laboratory 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 / assists in implementing 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 , as well as Bio-Augmentation program recommendations .

ABOUT YOU

  • Four-year degree or equivalent experience required. Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred
  • Previous sales experience preferred
  • Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience
  • Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts
  • Ability to gain customers’ and peers’ 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
  • Physical Requirements :

  • 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 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.
  • TRAVEL

    Up to 50%.

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