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 2023 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

The key responsibilities for the role:

Identify customer needs and convert them to opportunities for each customer groupDevelop programs with a systematic approach that will include appropriate product selections, cost in use calculations, investment needs and benefits delivered to the customerConduct trials and gain approvalsLead in execution of key value propositions, offerings and innovationsReplicate successes across customers and sectors, develop programsTrain & support the local sales team membersMonitor and improve upon service delivery modelsWork with country business teams to deliver the water treatment growth plan

The role will require extensive travel like 10-12 days a month or as per business needs

External interface:

Senior leaders, mid-level managers and operating teams in customer organizations – Utility, Environment, Technical, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Food Safety etcOEM and service providers in water and waste water treatment

Internal interface

Cluster/Country business leadersCountry sales and technical teamsSector leaders, District ManagersCountry marketing and supply chain teamsGlobal technical support teamsGlobal water treatment community within Diversey/Solenis

Industry background of the incumbent:
It is important that the incumbent comes from a water treatment background preferably from a chemical treatment portfolio working with industrial customers and with experience in utility treatment and waste water management.
Exposure to the food & beverage manufacturing industry can be desirable but not mandatory

Education & skill background:

Should have a technical backgroundUndergraduate degree or post graduate degree in engineering; chemistry; scienceThis position needs to have a good understanding of technical issues and a technical problem solving attitudeGood command over English language is mandatory

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits 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.