Business Development Manager
Solenis
Business Development Manager
Solenis
Global specialty chemicals for water treatment
Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery 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 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
This opportunity in a nutshell
A Business Development Manager is responsible for managing assigned customer accounts by providing technical service that creates value and strengthens relationships. The role focuses on maintaining revenue, ensuring price capture, and improving gross profit, while also identifying new product opportunities and occasional new business prospects within existing customers.
How you’ll add value
Performs a wide range of complex, nonstandard tasks using advanced technical knowledge and skills.
Works independently without established procedures, applying judgment to determine best methods.
Analyzes project requirements and recommends effective methods and processes.
Supports the design and development of new or modified equipment, systems, or methods for improved performance.
Evaluates, calibrates, and troubleshoots technical issues to ensure accuracy and reliability .
Leads and mentors junior team members; may assign tasks and manage workflow.
Work has significant impact on the assigned area, where errors could affect schedules or mission success.
What you need to be successful
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical or business field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in a specialized technical or operational role.
Extensive knowledge of specialized functions and their practical applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing complex technical situations.
Comprehensive understanding of both general and specific aspects of the job.
Ability to apply technical expertise to real-world challenges and process improvements.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and guide technical discussions.
What we offer
Competitive Salary and bonuses
Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth
Free access to a wide variety of internal and external training courses on our learning system
Company car, mobile phone (depends on the role)
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement. 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.
Solenis provides specialty chemicals and related services to water-heavy industries, offering tailored chemical solutions for water treatment and process optimization along with performance monitoring and consulting. In practice, customers in large industrial plants rely on Solenis to design and deliver chemistry that treats water, controls contaminants, and helps processes run efficiently, with monitoring to ensure results. The company differentiates itself through a century-long track record, deep industry know-how, a global footprint, customized services, and, after merging with Diversey, a broader portfolio of cleaning and hygiene solutions. Its goal is to help industrial customers manage water use and process challenges more efficiently while reducing environmental impact and staying compliant.
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