Product Applications Manager – Water Treatment

Hydrite

Manage the wastewater technical service function to support sales teams and customer success. Engage in product development and maintain strong client relationships at Hydrite.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Sales and Account Managers to prioritize technical service needs, supporting both account retention and new business development.
Provide hands-on technical expertise, including plant evaluations, jar testing, and trial support, to optimize customer solutions and drive growth.
Lead the strategy, development, and performance of wastewater product lines to meet evolving application needs.
Manage product lifecycle and profitability, including formulations, pricing, margin optimization, and new product development (Optiva projects).
Maintain and continuously improve the Water Treatment Product Resource Master to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
Collaborate with Purchasing to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and enhance product performance, including identifying alternative suppliers.
Build and maintain strong relationships with chemical suppliers to source innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Act as a key liaison across internal teams (Technical Center, Equipment Group, Purchasing, Product Information) to align resources and deliver seamless support.
Support Sales with technical input for proposals and service reporting to strengthen customer value propositions.
Effectively manage time, priorities, and service schedules to deliver responsive and high-impact technical support.
Champion Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence, ensuring high-quality service to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four year technical degree required (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering).
Three years industry experience preferred with emphasis on the selection and testing of various coagulant and polymer blends for a wide array of wastewater streams.
Must be self-motivated and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess strong problem solving skills, sales ability and be technically competent in wastewater chemical applications.
Must possess strong “people” skills, such as presenting to groups and communicating effectively with customers and Account Managers.
Ability to gather information and make decisions in a timely manner.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word and Excel required.
Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$600 per Year Wellness Incentive
Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
401k and profit sharing
medical/dental/vision/life insurance
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
adoption assistance
legal services insurance
scholarship awards for children of employees
summer picnic
community giving events
free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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Hard Skills & Tools

wastewater chemical applicationscoagulant selectionpolymer blend testingproduct lifecycle managementformulation developmentpricing optimizationmargin optimizationtechnical expertiseplant evaluationsjar testing

Soft Skills

problem solvingsales abilitycommunication skillsinterpersonal skillstime managementprioritizationpresentation skillsself-motivationdecision makingcustomer relationship management

Certifications

valid driver’s license