Bay Area Area Manager
Position Overview
An established provider of industrial water solutions is looking for a Regional Manager to oversee customer growth and a field-based commercial and service team. The role blends people leadership, account management, technical problem-solving, and new business development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for growing the territory, strengthening existing customer relationships, and developing team members across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business and expand existing accounts across the territory.
- Lead and develop a team of customer-facing sales and technical service professionals.
- Establish regional growth plans and commercial priorities.
- Manage relationships with key industrial customers.
- Coach team members and support their professional development.
- Assist with customer proposals, pricing, and commercial presentations.
- Track territory performance, pipeline, and overall account activity.
- Ensure appropriate safety practices are followed while working at customer sites.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in industrial water treatment, water chemicals, or a related technical market.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring a commercial or service team.
- Understanding of industrial water systems such as boilers, cooling systems, and process water applications.
- Strong commercial, customer relationship, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in technical industrial environments.
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory with occasional overnight travel.
- Technical or scientific degree preferred but not required.
- Track record of growing accounts or achieving commercial targets.
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