JOB TITLE: Sales Executive - Clear Water Services
REPORTS TO: VP of Sales, Clear Water Services
STATUS: Full time, exempt
LOCATION: Remote, must be located in the Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR area
SALARY RANGE: $90,000-$120,000/yr depending on experience + uncapped commission
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6%
employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long
term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Sales Executive who will be responsible for driving growth of Clear Water
Services' industrial environmental consulting services throughout the Portland/Vancouver region
and surrounding markets. This role combines strategic business development, client relationship
management, and environmental compliance expertise to identify new opportunities, expand
existing accounts, and support customers in meeting stormwater and wastewater regulatory
requirements. A successful candidate will be someone who proactively generates new business
through prospecting, networking, customer meetings, site visits, and presentations, while
maintaining and expanding long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Must operate and work within our Mission-Driven Culture Core Values and Principles and
encourage others to do the same. - Business Development:
- Identify and develop new industrial consultancy opportunities throughout the
Portland/Vancouver region and surrounding markets. - Build relationships with industrial facilities, EHS teams, environmental consultants,
contractors, and other strategic partners. - Conduct outbound prospecting, customer meetings, site visits, presentations, and
industry networking. - Support existing client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services
across accounts.
- Consultancy & Industrial Program Growth:
- Expand Clear Water Services' environmental consultancy services, including
stormwater permit support, compliance assistance, inspections, monitoring, reporting,
and ongoing facility support. - Develop recurring industrial clients that can benefit from ongoing compliance,
consulting, treatment, and operational services. - Identify opportunities to expand services within existing industrial accounts and
introduce additional Clear Water Services capabilities. - Develop a strong understanding of regional industrial stormwater and wastewater
permits, regulatory requirements, and common compliance challenges affecting
customers. - Work with technical and consulting staff to develop practical scopes of work that
address customer compliance and operational needs. - Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurate customer and opportunity information
within the CRM.
Basic Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of sales experience, ideally in environmental consulting, engineering, industrial
water treatment, stormwater management, or a related technical field. - Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.
- High attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proficiency in Excel and other general estimating tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with industrial stormwater or wastewater permits, including permit
compliance, inspections, monitoring, reporting, or corrective actions. - Familiarity with industrial facilities and the environmental compliance challenges associated
with regulated operations. - Understanding of NPDES industrial stormwater permits and applicable state and regional
regulatory requirements. - Experience developing scopes of work, proposals, or technical solutions for industrial
clients. - Existing relationships within the Pacific Northwest in the industrial sector, environmental
consulting, engineering, or regulatory community are a plus.
Licensing & Special Requirements:
- Subject to a criminal background check.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions:
Primarily on the road throughout Southern Washington State/Northern Oregon. Must be willing to
be on the road for the majority of the work week with some outside operational hours required.
Must be able to operate in inclement weather, and follow proper safety procedures at all work
locations, including proper use of PPE.