Area Manager
Solenis
Area 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 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
For additional information about Solenis, please visitwww.solenis.com or follow us on social media.
We are looking for an Area Manager who will be responsible for the commercial sales operation for their area.
For this role we will consider someone who can be located in or around Dallas, Lawton, Waco or Austin.
In this role, you’ll lead a collaborative and customer-focused team of sales and service professionals dedicated to creating sustainable, innovative solutions.
You’ll inspire your team to grow, build strong and lasting customer relationships, and ensure that every partnership thrives. You’ll combine your technical expertise with a people-first approach to help drive meaningful impact for our customers, our team, and the environment.
What You'll Do:
Lead & Empower Your Team
Support, mentor, and develop a diverse team of account managers and field service engineers.
Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, safety, and continuous improvement.
Encourage individual growth through ongoing feedback, coaching, and development planning.
Drive Growth Through Collaboration
Partner with your team to achieve regional growth and performance goals.
Develop and execute strategic plans for key accounts and new business.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support customer needs.
Customer Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial clients.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
Act as a technical and commercial resource for complex challenges.
Operational Excellence:
Oversee compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate policies.
Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
Drive efficiency and cost control initiatives.
Regional Strategy & Growth:
Identify market trends and opportunities in the Central Area.
Lead regional initiatives to expand Solenis’ footprint.
Support product launches and innovation adoption.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in chemical sales
Proven leadership experience in managing regional teams.
Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Willingness to travel within the area.
Valid driver’s license and ability to work independently.
Perks!
Opportunity for growth and career development
Competitive base salary plus sales incentive plan
Company vehicle, laptop and phone
Vacation, floating holidays and sick time
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) w/ company match
If you are a team leader with a passion for the pulp and paper industry and team development, we encourage you to apply.
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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]
The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,130.00 and $149,776.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.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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