Area Manager - Water Treatment Chemicals

Job Description
As the Sales Area Manager you will have overall responsibility for delivering the Area sales and margin plan. In this role, you will hire, coach, develop and lead a technical sales and service team.  You will lead your team to deliver documented value for our customers that yields long-term customer retention and growth. You will lead your team in developing and executing sales plans to grow the business base and gain competitively held business.
This role can be located anywhere in Oklahoma or Kansas, as long as they are willing to travel to customer sites. 
Key Responsibilities:
Manage territory growth by acquiring new accounts, nurturing existing customer relationships, and providing coaching/mentorship to field sales teams to maximize customer acquisition and retention.
Collaborate with internal teams (Growth/Corporate Accounts, Commercial Operations, Technical Marketing, Product Management) to develop sales campaigns, enhance selling techniques, ensure proper pricing/contract management, and drive profitability.
Conduct customer training, plant visits, product demonstrations, and analysis to understand customer needs, present tailored solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, lead a strong EH&S culture, and coordinate cross-functional relationships to support overall sales and service excellence.