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Omya

Global producer and distributor of minerals

Account Manager - Life Science, Water Treatment

Account ManagementUpdated on Nov 12
Full-time$90k - $125k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a similar field is required.
  • At least 5 years of field and laboratory experience in technical wastewater treatment processes, including knowledge and application support, is required.
  • Previous sales experience is required.
  • Technical engineering skills for applying products to wastewater and water treatment processes are required.
  • Understanding of the wastewater business and market is required.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, evaluate, and implement applications of water and wastewater products and solutions across the Northeast U.S. region.
  • Understand and address technical and commercial challenges.
  • Develop initial implementation through revenue generation.
  • Develop and implement company technologies into potential industry applications.
  • Manage all phases of development from concept through trial and sale.
  • Conduct and coordinate laboratory tests to develop products for field trials and eventual commercialization.
  • Provide on-site technical support during trials, pilot tests, and implementation.
  • Analyze and interpret data, making technical judgments to advance projects.
  • Propose and drive processing and technical solutions to industry challenges.
  • Provide assistance and training to internal and external customers.
  • Generate detailed progress reports for management and peer review.
  • Stay current on company and industry developments and maintain technical understanding of target applications and industries.
  • Identify and pursue potential customer leads, attend trade shows and conferences, initiate contact with industry professionals, gain market knowledge, and grow a technical network.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate can be based in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic.
  • An innate curiosity and drive to identify relevant market issues and pursue logical, commercially viable solutions are desired.

About the Company

Omya

Global producer and distributor of minerals

Omya is a global producer and distributor of essential minerals such as calcium carbonate, dolomite, and perlite. It mines or sources minerals, processes them into products, and supplies industries as fillers, whiteners, or functional components, offering technical guidance to tailor solutions. The company combines a large, worldwide plant network with dedicated technical centers and local labs to provide hands-on support and R&D resources. Its goal is to create value for customers through reliable mineral solutions and long-term partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$40K
Headquarters
Oftringen, Switzerland
Founded
1884

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