Solenis

Associate Manager, Sales - Industrial Water Treatment (Municipal)

Solenis$88K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-7+ years of sales experience in municipal water/wastewater, industrial chemicals, or technical solutions.
  • Proven track record in indirect channel or distributor sales.
  • Strong knowledge of municipal procurement and public sector sales processes.
  • Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow municipal water and wastewater accounts through direct and indirect sales.
  • Develop and implement territory sales plans to meet company growth objectives.
  • Identify and pursue new municipal opportunities via bidding processes and competitive conversions.
  • Collaborate with municipal stakeholders on bids, leveraging internal teams for support.
  • Build and nurture relationships with distributors and channel partners to drive performance.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with pricing, contracts, and market coverage standards.
  • Provide feedback and insights on market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact essential municipal infrastructure and public health.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Career growth in a global specialty chemicals organization.
  • Collaborative culture focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation.
Full Job Description
Municipal & Indirect Channel Sales Representative to grow and manage sales within the municipal water and wastewater market through both direct municipal customers and indirect sales channels, including distributors, agents, and regional partners.

This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening channel partnerships, and expanding Solenis' presence in municipal accounts by delivering value-based chemical and service solutions that improve water quality, operational efficiency, and customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Municipal & Channel Sales Execution
Manage and grow a portfolio of municipal water and wastewater accounts through direct and indirect selling models.
  • Develop and execute territory sales plans aligned with Solenis growth objectives.
  • Identify new municipal opportunities through bidding processes, renewals, and competitive conversions.
  • Support and influence municipal chemical bids in partnership with Bid Management, Pricing, and Technical teams.

Indirect Channel Development
Build, develop, and manage relationships with distributors, agents, and channel partners.
  • Drive channel performance through joint sales planning, training, and opportunity development.
  • Ensure channel partners effectively position Solenis products, value propositions, and technical resources.
  • Monitor channel pricing discipline, contract adherence, and market coverage.


Customer & Market Engagement
Serve as the primary commercial contact for municipal stakeholders, including operators, engineers, purchasing personnel, and decision-makers.
  • Promote Solenis' differentiated solutions, including treatment chemicals, monitoring programs, and technical services.
  • Maintain deep understanding of municipal procurement practices, contract structures, and regulatory requirements.


Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Technical Service, Supply Chain, Pricing, and Marketing to deliver comprehensive solutions.
  • Coordinate plant trials, system optimizations, and performance reviews to support account retention and growth.
  • Provide market feedback on competitor activity, customer needs, and emerging trends.


Forecasting & Reporting
Maintain accurate CRM data, sales forecasts, and opportunity pipelines.
  • Track funnel activity, contract renewals, and channel performance metrics.
  • Ensure consistent communication of risks, opportunities, and growth initiatives.


Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-7+ years of sales experience, preferably in municipal water/wastewater, industrial chemicals, or technical solutions selling.
  • Demonstrated success selling through indirect channels or distributors.
  • Strong understanding of municipal procurement and public-sector selling.
  • Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Willingness to travel within assigned territory.

Preferred
Experience with water treatment chemicals (coagulants, disinfectants, polymers, corrosion/scale inhibitors).
  • Knowledge of NSF, AWWA, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Experience influencing bid strategy and contract negotiations.
  • Technical aptitude with solution-based or consultative sales.

Key Competencies
  • Strategic and consultative selling
  • Channel partner leadership and influence
  • Commercial discipline and forecasting accuracy
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • Strong communication and collaboration


What Solenis Offers
  • Opportunity to impact essential municipal infrastructure and public health.
  • Competitive base salary with incentive compensation.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Career growth in a global specialty chemicals organization.
  • Collaborative culture focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation.


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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.

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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