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 three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Job Opportunity: Area Manager – Industrial Water Treatment Specialist

Are you a highly skilled professional with expertise in water chemistry and industrial water treatment? We're looking for an Area Manager with a strong knowledge of industrial water treatment to join our team in the South of the United Kingdom. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead teams, grow the business, and provide exceptional service to our customers in water treatment solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of Account Managers, Technicians, and Business Development Managers to ensure the growth of the business and exceptional customer satisfaction.

· Water Chemistry Expertise: Leverage your technical expertise in water chemistry to provide solutions in industrial water treatment, process water, and wastewater treatment.

· Customer Satisfaction: Build strong customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention. Drive business growth using Value Selling, Business Reviews, ROI, CVA, and continuous improvement strategies.

· Business Development: Focus on sales growth by improving product mix, volume, profitability, and driving new business in the field of industrial water treatment.

· Financial Performance: Manage key financial targets such as revenue, gross profit (GP), price/mix/volume, and overall profitability.

· Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety and compliance regulations, fostering a safe working environment for staff and customers.

· Travel: Travel across the South of the United Kingdom, with 30-50% of your time spent in the field visiting customers and ensuring operational success.

Required Qualifications:

· Chemical Technical Studies: Successfully completed technical studies in chemical engineering or a related field.

· Specialized Knowledge: Expertise in the field of water chemistry, industrial water treatment, process water, and wastewater treatment.

· Industry Experience: Practical experience in industrial water treatment solutions is essential.

· Travel: Must be comfortable with traveling 30-50% of the time within the South of the UK.

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

· Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

· A dynamic and supportive team environment.

· The chance to make a significant impact in the field of industrial water treatment.

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in the water treatment industry and have the technical expertise to drive success, we want to hear from you!

Ready to Make an Impact? We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of background or experience. At Solenis, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

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.