Key Account Manager

Location

Brantford, ON | Canada

Job description

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 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit  or follow us on social media.

A Key Account Manager manages a single assigned account with the primary responsibility to create value for the assigned customers through the technical service they provide; and identifying new product opportunities and selling to existing customers. A Key Account Manager’s sole focus is to maintain revenue, be the product service expert and troubleshoot equipment when needed. You will also work on attaining new business where appropriate.

What you’ll do:

• Routine testing, lab work, inventory management & forecasting, inventory counts, equipment inventory, equipment troubleshooting and maintenance (electrical and mechanical), chemical ordering, safety checks, audits, chemical unloads and transfers, equipment housekeeping.
• Maintain and build business/customer relationships
• Maintain and grow new business
• Document results solving complex and non-routine technical problems  
• Documented results using a consultive sales process  

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Science or other technical degree). Would consider experience in lieu of a technical degree 5+ years of industry experience (pulp and paper or water treatment preferred)
• Documented results solving complex and non-routine technical problems
• Project management of complex projects
• Strong relationship management skills
• Experience learning new concepts and/or technology and applying them
• Ability to work with autonomy and direct/coach indirect reports
• Documented results using a consultive sales process

Perks!

• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off, 3 additonal floating holidays and sick days 
• Competitive Salary, Incetive Plan and Annual Merit Increases 
• RRSP
• Relocation assistance

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 1-888-756-2701. #LI-DS1

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