SiC Sales Applications Engineer

Ovivo Switzerland AG seeks a SiC Sales Applications Engineer to drive growth in the municipal drinking water market. This remote role involves sales strategy, technical support, and client relationship management.

The company is looking for a professional to lead the expansion of silicon carbide ultrafiltration technology within the municipal drinking water sector. The position combines strategic sales ownership with technical application support, requiring the incumbent to manage territory growth, oversee pilot studies, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver effective water treatment solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement sales plans tailored to the assigned region.
• Collaborate with sales representatives to pinpoint projects that align with corporate objectives.
• Achieve annual revenue targets by expanding the territory and providing specialized solutions.
• Manage pilot studies to guarantee that customer expectations are satisfied.
• Offer technical process assistance during pilots and visit sites to resolve issues.
• Travel up to 40% to build connections with utilities, plant operators, and design engineers alongside independent representatives.
• Partner with process engineers to design winning systems and solutions.
• Guide projects from initial inquiry through final bidding, then transfer them to the Project Execution Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil/Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Two to five years of experience in water or wastewater equipment sales or engineering.
• Background in municipal water and wastewater treatment sales and process design.
• Strong communication abilities with the capacity to represent the firm professionally.
• Proven skill in building customer relationships that result in sales.
• Flexibility to travel within the designated territory as required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with drinking water and wastewater treatment, particularly MF/UF membrane systems.
• Understanding of fundamental water treatment concepts like coagulation, sedimentation, and filtration.
• Enthusiasm for introducing and implementing new technologies.

What the company offers

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Three weeks of paid time off (PTO) with the option to roll over up to 64 unused hours.
• Sixteen personal hours.
• Paid days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, without affecting PTO balances.
• Profit sharing program.

About the company

Ovivo Switzerland AG is committed to innovation, providing cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable water treatment solutions. The organization values teamwork and work-life balance, fostering an engaging work environment. They share a vision for sustainability and aim to shape the next generation of water and wastewater treatment technologies.

• Teamwork is central to all operations.
• The company prioritizes work-life balance and an engaging workplace.
• Dedication to innovation and sustainable, efficient water treatment solutions.
• Shared vision for sustainability and advancing water treatment technology.