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. 

We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our Industrial team in the Greenville, NC Area!

What You’ll Do

• Expand market penetration for assigned region or customers in the Pulp & Paper and Water industry.
• Identify new customers and opportunities within region and grow business while reinforcing Solenis brand.
• Manages a base of business ranges from very little to large base.
• Develops business development strategies and creates annual business development plans for relevant area to reach required business objectives and revenue.
• Works closely with extended commercial team (ie Corporate Accounts, Regional Marketing, Pricing, and Applications) to understand business requirements and market needs.
• Sell new business and new applications in your territory.
• Develop and implement sales plans on new opportunities including documenting ROI and value delivery.
• Establish, maintain and prioritize an accurate and current sales funnel in SFDC.
• Manage profitability of the account (pump settings, pricing, and accounts receivable).
• Review territory applications and processes/procedures for safety improvements
• Achieve customer satisfaction resulting in optimal retention of existing business and growth of new business

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, applied sciences, or engineering with applicable experience
• 5+ years in Water Industry and customer/technical support activities
• Proven sales track record with strong technical and selling skills
• Experience providing field customer support including technical, operational and laboratory expertise.
• Ability to function independently as well as in a team environment
• Effective communication skills - able to accurately and concisely convey complex technical concepts to all individuals of all levels of experience both in a written and oral format
• A focus on safety

Perks!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan 
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth! 
• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off 
• Competitive Salary and bonuses 

Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.

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]