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Technical Sales Representative - Municipal Water treatment
US-MN-Minneapolis
Job ID: 2025-2258
Type: Full Time Exempt
# of Openings: 1
Category: Sales
Kurita America Inc.
Overview
Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.
Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.
Kurita's corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony
We have an immediate need for a Technical Sales Representative in the Municipal Water Treatment industry based out of our Minneapolis Facility. This is a technical sales role, working directly with customers to evaluate health of water systems.
Develops, solicits and closes new accounts, generates sales quotations and handles customer inquiries. Ability to work with team members in the field including field service technicians and independent manufacturer representatives. Achieves aftermarket sales goals and targets through site visits, telemarketing, direct mail, and web-based sales strategies. The position provides timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries and issues, providing quotes, and placing orders for service, refurbs, and parts. Typically requires 5 years' experience in the
related area. You will also gain exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.
Hybrid Role
Title: Technical Sales Representative
Location: Minneapolis
Travel: Up to 49%
Pay: $70-90K base salary based on experience, PLUS commission
Responsibilities
Provide quotes & proposals for parts, refurbishments, retrofits, controls rehabilitations and services toKurita America's customer baseProvide technical assistance and customer service to Kurita America's customer baseManage sales territory, including a manufacturer's representative base to achieve sales goalsMaintain accurate records of customer inquiries ensuring follow-up and customer satisfactionIncrease Profitability on the Total Aftermarket Business UnitOrders parts, fulfilling customer orders utilizing a CRM platformAcknowledges customers by responding to site visits, emails, texts, and phone callsDeals with customer complaints and resolves the issue as necessaryWork with managers, engineers and vendors to ensure accurate pricing and shipping information, including special pricing authorizationsPerformance of other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Technical degree required or ≥ 5 years of application industry experienceKurita America, Tonka Water, U.S. Water, or Industry knowledge of ≥ 5 years is requiredCompetency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel,)Proven skills in collaboration and teamwork with ability to work independentlyCustomer service/sales skills; 5 years of related experience a plusProduct knowledgeAttention to detailERP Systems Software Knowledge a plusWater treatment industry experience a plus
EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled
Physical and Mental requirements: Being able to do the following in a safe and effective manner.
• Climbing, ascending, and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and industrial equipment,
using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Reaching and extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Standing and walking for sustained periods of time.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, and stooping for sustained periods of time.
• Using upper extremities to move objects and equipment with steady force. • Sometimes working in temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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