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Description About Hawkins Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938. Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/ ABOUT THE JOB Responsibilities: Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, and metal finishing and food production markets. Conducts on-site and/or laboratory product testing and selection for water treatment applications. Conducts "Coagulation Studies" for potable water products. Conducts wastewater product selection studies for municipal and industrial clarification. Conducts sludge dewatering studies for municipal and industrial applications. Conducts coagulation and permanganate demand studies and makes treatment recommendations for iron filtration systems. Assists professional organizations by assisting in professional training seminars. Assists in developing new products and applications for Hawkins, Inc. products and services. Conducts/assists in implementing plant trials for potable water and wastewater applications. Troubleshoots customer treatment systems and makes recommendations for performance improvement. Assists in training of Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel in potable and wastewater applications. Assists the sales force in making potable water scale and corrosion treatment recommendations, as well as Bio-Augmentation program recommendations. ABOUT YOU Four-year degree or equivalent experience required. Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred Previous sales experience preferred Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts Ability to gain customers' and peers' trust Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions Ability to professionally and positively present information about Hawkins products and services Strong computer skills. Must have the ability to work with computers and software systems,preferably JDE Excellent customer service skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Good problem-solving skills Strong math skills including ability to perform calculations to determine flow rates etc. Excellent organization and time management skills Strong negotiation skills Strong attention to detail Effective organizational and follow-through skills required History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs. 10-20 feet up to 10 times/day; ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, frequently. Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day. Ability to work in facilities where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions (all four seasons). Able to perform manual dexterity tasks. Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching. TRAVEL Up to 50%. ref 2025-049 All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential jo functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Hawkins, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.