Business Development Account Manager

Join C & S Chemicals’ industrial water treatment division as a Business Development Account Manager based in Nashville, TN (onsite). This role blends customer relationship ownership with hands-on technical work, helping you grow account value while coordinating service delivery across an assigned territory. Compensation is USD 90,000 - 95,000 per year, and the position supports an area in Nashville, TN or Louisville, KY.

What you’ll get

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Company Matching Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Work with a team that values integrity, reliability, and dedication every day

Your day-to-day

As the primary point of contact within your territory, you will build long-term client relationships by combining technical expertise with responsive service. You’ll spend time on-site to monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and keep customers confident in the service they receive.

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through technical expertise and responsive service
• Complete regular site visits to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and support customer satisfaction
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, service reports, and sales activity
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the assigned territory
• Create and deliver proposals, quotes, and presentations for new and existing clients
• Drive sales targets by promoting and upselling water treatment solutions, including for cooling towers, boilers, and other systems
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for industrial water treatment systems
• Direct and coordinate service technicians to support timely, effective service delivery
• Perform water analysis, interpret results, and recommend solutions to improve performance and compliance
• Deliver on-site training to client staff on proper operation and maintenance

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of industrial water treatment processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client management and team coordination
• Ability to interpret water analysis data and recommend effective solutions
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple accounts and service teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field (relevant experience may substitute)
• 3-5 years of sales experience in industrial water treatment, focusing on cooling towers, boilers, and related systems
• Proven track record in business development, account management, and sales growth within industrial or chemical sectors

Working conditions

• Frequent travel within the assigned territory for client site visits
• Work environments include industrial facilities, outdoor treatment sites, and office settings
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required