Solenis

Key Account Manager Associate, Industrial Water Treatment

Solenis$73K — $107K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in technical or industrial sales, preferably in water treatment
  • Demonstrated success in relationship-building with decision makers
  • Expertise in consultative selling and problem solving
  • Ability to manage accounts independently and prioritize tasks
  • Strong skills in data analysis and strategic recommendations
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
  • Technical knowledge of relevant products and systems

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders
  • Manage a portfolio of accounts focused on satisfaction and growth
  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within existing accounts
  • Increase customer profitability through strategic development
  • Create demand for products by elevating brand awareness
  • Conduct business reviews with customer leadership teams
  • Provide technical sales support with performance improvement recommendations
  • Collaborate with internal teams for customer support and execution
  • Maintain pricing discipline and support margin improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefit plan
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • 15 days of paid time off
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Performance-based bonuses
Full Job Description
Who You Are

We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Key Account Manager in the Industrial Water Treatment space to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to key customer accounts, building long-term partnerships while driving revenue growth through strategic sales and technical solution support.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a customer-facing environment, understands how to navigate complex sales cycles, and enjoys identifying opportunities to expand existing business relationships. This position combines account management, consultative selling, and technical service to create measurable value for customers.

What You'll Do
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customer stakeholders, including senior-level decision makers and influencers
  • Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts with a focus on customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth
  • Identify, develop, and close new sales opportunities within existing accounts
  • Increase customer spend and profitability through strategic account development and solution selling
  • Create demand for products and services by elevating brand awareness and demonstrating value to customers
  • Conduct regular business reviews and strategy meetings with customer leadership teams to understand operational needs and align solutions accordingly
  • Provide technical sales support and product recommendations that help customers improve performance and efficiency
  • Research customer challenges, analyze opportunities, and develop recommendations that support business growth
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure successful execution and customer support
  • Maintain pricing discipline, support margin improvement initiatives, and contribute to overall gross profit goals

What You'll Bring
  • Experience in technical sales, industrial sales in industrial water treatment or related customer-facing roles
  • Proven ability to build relationships and influence decision makers at multiple organizational levels
  • Strong consultative selling and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to independently manage accounts and prioritize multiple responsibilities
  • Comfortable analyzing data, identifying trends, and developing strategic recommendations
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Technical aptitude with the ability to understand products, systems, and customer applications


Perks!
  • Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
  • Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
  • Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
  • Competitive Salary and bonuses
  • 401k Plan


Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.

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 $73,410.00 and $107,657.00 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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