Application Development Specialist – Water Treatment

Univar Solutions

. Provide technical support and water treatment expertise to customers and sales teams .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water treatment solutions, technical support, and consultative selling, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and business development. Proficient in regulatory compliance, training delivery, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Water Treatment ExpertiseConsultative SellingTechnical Solution DevelopmentCRM Proficiency (SFDC)Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Water Treatment ProductsTechnical ProposalsBusiness DevelopmentMarket AnalysisNSF RequirementsChemical Handling ProcessesProject ManagementTraining DeliveryPresentation SkillsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsProfessionalismIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Chemical DistributionWater Treatment MarketsRegulatory ComplianceIndustry TrendsCustomer-Facing Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support and water treatment expertise to customers and sales teams
Recommend and implement water treatment products, services, and application solutions
Partner with customers to troubleshoot formulation and application challenges
Conduct joint customer visits with sales representatives and suppliers
Develop technical proposals and support business development initiatives
Monitor market, regulatory, and industry trends to identify new opportunities
Deliver customer, supplier, and internal training presentations
Serve as the primary technical liaison with supplier partners
Support new product launches, supplier qualification activities, and NSF requirements
Collaborate with suppliers on product development, service solutions, and market strategies
Assist with customer and supplier contract discussions and negotiations
Maintain customer opportunities, activities, and reports within SFDC
Support business planning, forecasting, and strategic growth initiatives
Participate in trade shows, industry conferences, webinars, and professional organizations
Partner with Operations to improve chemical handling processes and water-focused initiatives
Bridge Sales, Operations, suppliers, and customers to achieve business objectives
Provide product and industry training to sales, support, and operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of sales experience with a technical product focus, preferably within water treatment, chemicals, or industrial solutions
Strong understanding of consultative selling and technical solution development
Experience working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams at multiple organizational levels
Knowledge of water treatment products, applications, and industry regulations
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Proven ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive business growth
High level of professionalism, integrity, and business ethics
Proficiency with CRM systems, with SFDC preferred, and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel and conduct customer-facing technical support activities
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Water Technology, or a related field
Experience in chemical distribution or water treatment markets
Technical knowledge of NSF requirements, regulatory compliance, and water industry applications
Demonstrated training, presentation, and business development experience
Must reside in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Ohio
Ability to travel Monday through Friday, including overnight travel, and be away from home for 3 to 5 consecutive days as business needs require

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work remotely from a home office
Professional development and growth opportunities
Training and presentation opportunities
Participation in trade shows, industry conferences, webinars, and professional organizations
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities