Position Summary
We are seeking a PFAS technical sales professional to support the growth of our PFAS remediation business. This unique role combines technical subject matter expertise, customer engagement, business development, and strategic sales support. The position requires an understanding of PFAS, treatment technologies, regulatory drivers, and environmental remediation markets.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
Group 401K with company matching component
Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Key Responsibilities
Technical Sales & Subject Matter Expertise
- Serve as a SME on PFAS treatment, management, destruction, and disposal technologies.
- Support customer discussions regarding PFAS remediation strategies and expectations.
- Interpret and communicate PFAS regulatory developments, emerging contaminants trends, and industry best practices.
- Participate in conferences, webinars, workshops, and industry events.
Business Development
- Identify and qualify new PFAS remediation opportunities across municipal, industrial, federal, airport, landfill and environmental sectors.
- Build relationships with key decision-makers, consultants, regulators, and strategic partners.
- Develop and maintain a sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, and industry engagement.
- Track industry trends and emerging market opportunities.
- Lead technical discovery calls and customer needs assessments.
- Assist operations teams during project development and execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in environmental remediation, water treatment, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, or related industries.
- Demonstrated knowledge of PFAS treatment, remediation, destruction, or regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in business development or customer-facing technical roles.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel as required (approximately 25–50%).
Key Competencies
- Technical credibility and expertise
- Consultative selling
- Relationship building
- Strategic thinking
- Market development
- Presentation and public speaking
What Success Looks Like
- Growth of qualified PFAS opportunity pipeline.
- Increased market visibility and industry recognition.
- Expansion of strategic partnerships and customer relationships.
- Contribution to company leadership in the rapidly evolving PFAS treatment and management market.
Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
We have more than 4,300 employees across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Together, we are building on almost half a century of innovation by developing new products and services to serve the changing needs of our thousands of customers across a broad range of industries and markets, from local auto shops to major corporations and government agencies. Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK ™
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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