Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Kao Corporation
Job overview
The Water Treatment Specialist at Kao Corporation's Washing Systems division focuses on growing profitability and maintaining customer accounts in the commercial laundry water treatment sector, contributing to product development and market expansion.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves collaborating with sales teams to close new water treatment deals, understanding customer needs to recommend improvements, analyzing systems and data for optimal performance, advising leadership on market strategies, providing technical support, and managing administrative tasks like forecasting and CRM data entry.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent water treatment experience, 3-5 years in industrial water treatment sales and service, knowledge of filtration and wastewater systems preferred, strong consultative sales skills, customer service, communication abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is corporate with moderate noise levels, sometimes high noise and extreme heat at customer sites, requiring PPE; the role demands a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere focused on high-quality outcomes.
Company information
Washing Systems, part of Kao Corporation, is the largest supplier of laundry chemicals in North America, known for innovative cleaning and textile processing products serving North America and Europe with headquarters in Ohio.
Job location and travel
The position involves corporate office work with frequent overnight travel of 40% to 70% to customer sites across North America.
Unique job features
The job is distinguished by its focus on innovative water treatment solutions in commercial laundry, extensive customer interaction, and significant travel requirements.
Company overview
Kao Corporation is a leading Japanese multinational company specializing in consumer goods, particularly in beauty care, health care, and home care products. Founded in 1887, Kao has a rich history of innovation, including the development of Japan's first domestically produced soap. The company generates revenue through a diverse portfolio of well-known brands such as Biore, Jergens, and Attack, leveraging both direct sales and extensive retail partnerships. Kao is also committed to sustainability and social responsibility, integrating eco-friendly practices into its business operations.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in industrial water treatment sales and service, highlighting any consultative sales approaches and account leadership skills relevant to commercial laundry industries.
Focus on showcasing your technical knowledge related to water treatment systems, ceramic filtration, and wastewater treatment, along with your ability to analyze system data and provide actionable recommendations.
Apply through multiple channels including Kao Corporation's official corporate careers site, Washing Systems Inc. website, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in the Water Treatment or Commercial Laundry divisions at Kao Corporation or Washing Systems Inc., using ice breakers like commenting on recent product innovations or asking about growth strategies in water treatment sales.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'water treatment,' 'industrial sales,' 'ceramic filtration,' 'wastewater treatment,' 'consultative sales,' and 'account leadership' to ensure it passes automated screening.
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