Solenis

Area Sales Manager, Industrial Water Treatment

Solenis$102K — $149K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong background in industrial water treatment, particularly in boiler systems, cooling towers, or wastewater.
  • Experience with high-pressure boilers (1000+ PSI) and complex chemical programs.
  • Familiarity with boiler treatment chemistries and wet lab testing protocols.
  • Knowledge of chemical feed systems and system monitoring techniques.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with operations and utilities teams.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred; equivalent experience may be accepted.
  • Minimum of 7 years of industry experience, especially in refining or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and empower a diverse team of account managers and field service engineers.
  • Drive growth by executing regional performance goals and strategic plans.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
  • Oversee compliance with safety and environmental policies, managing budgets and resources.
  • Identify market trends and opportunities in the ArkLaTx and North TX area to drive regional growth.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for growth and career development.
  • Company vehicle, laptop, and phone provided.
  • Vacation, floating holidays, and sick time.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
Full Job Description
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, Tyler or Longview, TX. In this role, you'll lead a collaborative and customer-focused team of sales and service professionals dedicated to creating sustainable, innovative solutions for industrial water treatment customers. 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 ◦ Lead by example with account management/site leadership. ◦ 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 ArkLaTx and North TX Area. ◦ Lead regional initiatives to expand Solenis' footprint. ◦ Support product launches and innovation adoption to drive market differentiated growth. What You'll Bring: • A strong background in industrial water treatment-especially in boiler systems, cooling towers, or wastewater. • Proven experience treating high-pressure boilers (1000+ PSI) or managing complex chemical programs for process-critical steam systems. • Familiarity with boiler treatment chemistries (e.g., oxygen scavengers, amines, phosphates), cooling water cycles, and wet lab testing protocols. • Knowledge of chemical feed systems, sampling techniques, and system monitoring tools. • Ability to speak the language of operations and utilities teams with credibility and clarity. • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred (Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science); relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu. • Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience, ideally in refining, chemicals, or heavy industry. • Willingness to travel within the area (40%). • 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 Industrial Water Treatment and team development, we encourage you to apply. 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. 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. 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.

About Solenis

Solenis is a global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries. The company provides process and water treatment chemistries to various industries, including pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. Solenis has more than 5,200 employees and 41 manufacturing facilities, which are strategically located to support its global customer base.
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