District Manager

International Chemtex Corporation Location: Austin, TX (Preferred) Territory: Multi-State District Employment: Full-Time | Field-Based / Remote with Travel Want to work with some of the most amazing people in the industry and partner with some of the most elite companies on the planet? District Manager – Industrial Water Treatment International Chemtex Corporation Location: Austin, TX (Preferred) Territory: Multi-State District Employment: Full-Time | Field-Based / Remote with Travel Want to work with some of the most amazing people in the industry and partner with some of the most elite companies on the planet? International Chemtex Corporation is looking for an exceptional District Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, growing business and knows how to lead from the front. We're looking for more than a sales manager. We're looking for a technically accomplished business leader. Our ideal candidate combines a strong foundation in chemical engineering, chemistry, or the applied sciences with proven leadership ability, business acumen, and extensive industrial water treatment experience. Someone who can keep up with the rigor and demands of a growing multi-state district, develop high-performing teams, drive profitable growth, and roll up their sleeves to solve complex technical challenges alongside their people. At Chemtex, leadership isn't about managing from behind a desk. It's about developing people, building relationships, delivering results, and creating lasting value for our customers. The Opportunity As a District Manager, you'll lead a multi-state business with responsibility for financial performance, customer retention, business development, and team leadership. You'll work alongside talented water treatment professionals while building strategic partnerships with some of the world's leading manufacturers and industrial organizations. Our vision is simple: Conserving Critical Resources This is an opportunity for someone who wants to do more than manage a territory. You'll have the responsibility, autonomy, and accountability that come with leading a business, supported by an experienced technical and corporate leadership team. What You'll Do Lead People & Build Teams Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers, Account Managers, and Service Technicians. Build a high-performing culture centered on accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Work alongside your team in the field, supporting customer relationships, technical challenges, and business opportunities. Identify and develop future leaders. Support hiring, employee development, and performance management. Own the Business Take ownership of district revenue, profitability, customer retention, and sustainable growth. Develop and execute strategic business plans across multiple states. Manage financial forecasting, budgets, resources, and business performance. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and customer value. Balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement when your team needs you. Drive Growth & Customer Partnerships Build relationships with key decision-makers at major industrial and manufacturing facilities. Support your team in pursuing and closing significant new business opportunities. Protect and grow existing customer relationships. Participate in strategic customer reviews and major business development initiatives. Help solve challenging industrial water treatment problems through technical expertise and collaboration. Identify opportunities to improve customer operations, conserve resources, and deliver measurable results. Provide Technical Leadership Serve as a technical resource and mentor for the district team. Support industrial applications involving cooling systems, boilers, closed loops, wastewater, and membrane technologies. Collaborate with technical specialists to develop effective treatment solutions. Translate technical solutions into measurable customer value and profitable business opportunities. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications 10+ years of industrial water treatment experience. Strong technical foundation in chemical engineering, chemistry, engineering, or related applied sciences, developed through education or substantial industry experience. Demonstrated success in sales leadership, business development, or operational management. Strong understanding of industrial cooling water, boiler water, and closed-loop treatment programs. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams. Strong financial acumen, including revenue, gross margin, profitability, and business planning. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and manage competing priorities. Willingness to travel regularly and actively engage with customers and employees. Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific or engineering discipline. Certified Water Technologist (CWT). Experience managing multi-state territories or multiple business locations. Experience with industrial wastewater treatment, reverse osmosis, and complex water treatment applications. Demonstrated success growing an established business or territory. Experience developing future leaders and high-performing sales organizations. Strong analytical, forecasting, and strategic planning capabilities. Location & Travel Austin, Texas, is our preferred location. Candidates elsewhere in Texas with exceptional qualifications and the ability to travel extensively will also be considered. This is an engaged leadership position requiring regular field presence, customer visits, team development, and travel throughout the district. Who Will Thrive Here? We're looking for someone who: Leads from the front. You're willing to do the work you expect from your team. Thinks like a business owner. You understand that profitable growth matters just as much as revenue. Combines technical expertise with commercial judgment. You understand the science and know how to turn technical solutions into customer value. Develops people. You measure your success partly by the success of those you lead. Builds relationships. You understand that long-term partnerships are earned through trust, competence, and performance. Embraces accountability. You take ownership of results and follow through on commitments. Has a growth mindset. You're driven to improve, challenge the status quo, and pursue new opportunities. Why Chemtex? International Chemtex Corporation is a privately held industrial water treatment company with a growing presence across the United States. We combine technical expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and a customer-focused approach to help industrial organizations optimize their operations and conserve critical resources. Our core values define how we operate: Customer-Focused. Honest. Accountable. Competent. Driven. We believe great companies are built by great people. We invest in our teams, encourage collaboration, and give our leaders the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As a District Manager, you'll have access to experienced technical professionals, corporate resources, leadership support, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing organization. Ready for the Challenge? If you're an experienced industrial water treatment professional with a strong technical background, proven leadership ability, and the drive to lead a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. If you want to develop exceptional people, partner with world-class customers, solve meaningful technical challenges, and be part of something bigger, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. Join Chemtex. Lead with purpose. Grow with us. International Chemtex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr