Senior Key Account Manager, Industrial Water Treatment

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

What You'll Do

Solenis is looking to hire a Key Account Manager to join our Industrial Team! The customer is located in Freeport, Texas. Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain and build assigned business relationships
• Review treatment programs and processes within the territory accounts ensuring effective applications through routine testing and monitoring resulting in customer satisfaction and business retention.
• Coaching and mentoring of indirect reports as needed
• Conduct the necessary site and LMS/classroom training programs to understand the overall operations of the territory plants and new customer sites
• Sell new business and new applications in your territory – develop and implement sales plans on new opportunities.
• Manage profitability of the account (pump settings, pricing, accounts receivable)
• Review territory applications and processes/procedures for safety improvements
• 5+ years of industry experience (pulp and paper or water treatment preferred)
• Documented results solving complex and non-routine technical problems
• Project management of complex projects
• Strong relationship management skills
• Experience learning new concepts and/or technology and applying them
• Ability to work with autonomy and direct/coach indirect reports
• Experience working with multi levels in an organization to achieve results
• Prior experience that required excellent communication skills
• Documented results using a consultative sales process

What You'll Bring

• Have previous experience in Industrial Water Treatment, especially high pressure boilers and cooling towers
• Possess strong relationship management skills
• Have documented results using a consultative sales process
• Be able to establish relationships at all levels of management
• Chemical Engineering degree or related

Perks!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
• 15 days of paid time off to recharge
• Competitive salary and bonuses
• 401k plan
• Company car for travel convenience

Join us and discover the growth opportunities and rewards that come with being a valued member of our team.

Bachelor’s Degree (Science or other technical degree). Would consider experience in lieu of a technical degree

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]