Technical Account Manager

Our client provides a wide range of chemical water treatment services and engineering solutions globally. They are well represented nationally and in response to the market, are seeking a Technical Account Manager in Gladstone to service and develop their customer base.  From chemical treatment, to waste water and reprocess, filtration plants, and the production of specialised cleaning chemicals, they are equipped to serve a wide variety of industries and with Australian manufacturing plants, can do this swiftly.  Along with a strong professional ethos and environmental commitment, this organisation can provide a platform for you to truly make a name for yourself and develop your career.  
 
 
In this already well-established role, you will be responsible for managing their Alumina accounts and developing projects in the pipeline.  You will work mostly autonomously from a home office, but support in meeting your objectives is close at hand and you will work with the Senior Sales and Technical teams.  
 
Whilst you won’t be cold calling and banging on doors, you will develop customer and industry relationships and identify opportunities through your project management process. Key to your success will be developing yourself as a technical “go to” person in the region. Routine service work and reporting will be part of your day, so its important you enjoy getting your hands dirty and have good physical health to perform these tasks.
 
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Chemical Engineer, Metallurgist or similar qualification preferred
• Alumina experience viewed favourably
• Ability to provide technical solutions in applications relating to water purification
• Sales experience an advantage
• Strong customer service focus
• A can-do attitude
• Effective communication skills and ability to relate technical concepts to clients at all levels
• Ability to build rapport and develop strong and trusting business relationships
• Excellent time management skills with ability to run projects
• Sound computer skills

What’s in it for me?  Sound company, good technical, sales and management support, well established customers, freedom to work autonomously, opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and launch a sales career, career progression opportunities.  Not enough?  It’s topped off with a competitive salary plus tools of trade and company vehicle.
 
If this sounds like your next career move, please apply now.  For a confidential conversation, call Shelley Stevenson on 0412 700 396.