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Tidal Vision

Chitosan producer from crustacean shells

District Sales Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
$110k - $125k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Milwaukee, WI, USA
RemoteRemote role; must be based in Wisconsin and travel regionally 30–50%. Must sit in Wisconsin.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in the wastewater treatment industry, primarily focused on meat packaging and processing facilities.
  • Technical knowledge of wastewater treatment plants, including experience in food packaging and processing, beverage, mining, oil and gas, or related industries.
  • Must be based in Wisconsin and willing to travel regionally.
  • A clean driving record and valid driver's license are required.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field is preferred.
  • Must provide a local state driver's license and proof of insurance by the time of hire.
  • Must pass a background check.
Responsibilities
  • Generate and execute sales plans with new and existing customers to achieve growth targets.
  • Work with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation strategies that drive sales growth.
  • Conduct cold calling, leverage existing contacts to grow the territory, hire new employees as growth necessitates, and build a district from scratch.
  • Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including plant and facility executives, to foster long-term partnerships.
  • Provide on-site and virtual technical support to customers by identifying and resolving challenges and escalating issues as needed.
  • Support clients with repairs and maintenance to uphold chemistry and equipment programs.
  • Conduct system analyses, interpret data, and provide written recommendations to support optimal customer operations.
  • Train customers on Cesco products, verify proper application equipment functionality, and troubleshoot operational issues.
  • Promote and support Cesco innovations and technology within assigned accounts to strengthen long-term business relationships.
  • Travel regionally as needed, approximately 30–50% of the time.
  • Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms; frequently stand, talk, hear, and walk; sometimes lift and move objects of various weights.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five to ten years of experience selling chemical solutions.

About the company

Tidal Vision extracts chitosan from crustacean shells, a seafood byproduct, and sells it as a versatile biopolymer across industries. It processes shells to produce chitosan and formulates it into products for water treatment, textiles, and agriculture, including flocculants, anti-odor fabrics, and biopesticides. The company is vertically integrated in the United States, owning the full supply chain from sourcing to final product, enabling a stable, high-quality supply. Its goal is to provide sustainable biopolymer solutions that reduce waste and enable safer, more eco-friendly products across water, fabric, and farming sectors, while expanding the use of chitosan in sustainable chemistry.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$218.3M

Headquarters

Bellingham, Washington

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • The $140 million Series B funds new facilities and expanded R&D through 2025.
  • Tidal Vision reported 287 employees and a nearly 60,000-square-foot Bellingham footprint in 2025.
  • Acquiring Clear Water Services expands installed water-treatment reach across Seattle, California, Michigan, and Florida.

What critics are saying

  • Lucchesi v. Tidal Vision Products filed December 2025 signals active labor friction in California.
  • Former VP Mark Dodd trade-secret litigation threatens customer relationships and exposes internal controls.
  • Heavy expansion into Texas, Ohio, and Europe risks execution failure before 2027 IPO ambitions.

What makes Tidal Vision unique

  • Tidal Vision is the only U.S. commercial-scale chitosan producer, controlling extraction through formulation.
  • Its proprietary zero-waste process converts seafood shells into water-treatment, agriculture, and textile inputs.
  • The 2025 Series B drew Eni Next, Milliken, and Oman Investment Authority.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Oct 25th, 2026
EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001820648-21-000001

EIN.: 852366941 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1231Type: D | Act: 33 | File No.: 021-423154 | Film No.: 211462798

IntraFish
Sep 9th, 2025
Tidal Vision raises $140M for seafood waste

Tidal Vision, a startup based in Bellingham, Washington, has rapidly expanded to nearly a dozen locations and hired hundreds of employees in under 10 years. The company recently secured $140 million (€120 million) in funding from investors including the Oman Investment Authority, Eni, Milliken & Company, and SWEN Capital Partners. Founded by Craig Kasberg, Tidal Vision is innovatively transforming seafood byproducts into profitable ventures.

PR Newswire
Feb 5th, 2025
Tidal Vision secures $140M for expansion

Tidal Vision, a biotechnology company, has closed a $140 million Series B financing round, exceeding its original target due to high demand from investors like Cambridge Companies SPG and Eni Next. The funding will support global expansion with new facilities in Europe, Texas, and Ohio, enhancing chitosan-based solutions' production and R&D. CEO Craig Kasberg emphasized the importance of these investments in serving critical industries like clean water and agriculture.

The Business Journals
Feb 4th, 2025
Bellingham startup raises over $140 million with plans for new facilities

The eco-friendly startup has quietly raised impressive funding in recent years.

FinSMEs
Nov 25th, 2024
Tidal Vision Gains Milliken Investment

Tidal Vision, a biomolecular technologies company based in Bellingham, WA, received an undisclosed investment from Milliken & Company. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the introduction of biodegradable chemistries across Milliken's markets. The investment is part of Milliken's ventures program. Tidal Vision, led by CEO Craig Kasberg, specializes in chitosan-based technologies for water treatment, agriculture, and material science industries.