SolenisSr. Key Account Manager - 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.
We are looking to add a Senior Key Account Manager specializing in Water Treatment to our Northwest Oregon/Southwest Washington region! This is a sales position where the primary activity is maintaining business and determining additional opportunities within customer locations.
What You'll Do
Deliver consultative support on water treatment programs (cooling, boiler, wastewater), ensuring performance through routine testing and monitoring.
Maintain and grow revenue by identifying new opportunities within existing accounts.
Lead site projects, prioritize service delivery, and support the development of on-site teams.
Conduct annual business reviews, manage customer inventories, and coordinate orders/deliveries.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships while managing account profitability.
Provide necessary site and LMS training; ensure safety compliance and improvements.
Keep an accurate and prioritized sales funnel in SFDC (Salesforce).
What You'll Bring
Based in the Portland, OR general area (territory spans Longview, WA to Eugene, OR) or willing to relocate
8–10 years' experience in industrial water treatment (recovery boilers, cooling towers, wastewater)
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
Strong relationship management and communication skills at all organizational levels
Self-starter with persuasive and influencing abilities
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Perks
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits to support you and your family
Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and floating holidays
Competitive salary with bonus potential
401(k) plan with company match to help you invest in your future
Company vehicle provided for travel convenience
Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.
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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 talentacquisition@solenis.com
The expected compensation range for this position is between $91,800.00 and $153,100.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.