Solenis

Key Account Manager, Water Treatment

Solenis$88K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Utah, US
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • Experience in Refineries/Industrial Water Treatment, particularly boilers and cooling towers
  • Strong relationship management skills across all levels of management
  • Proven ability to maintain customer relationships and ensure account retention
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine testing and troubleshooting of cooling, boiler, and wastewater systems
  • Optimize chemical programs to enhance system performance and reliability
  • Perform audits and performance evaluations for continuous improvement
  • Build long-term relationships with various customer teams
  • Identify business opportunities and develop value-driven proposals
  • Present technical reports and program recommendations professionally
  • Manage account revenue and support commercial growth strategies

Benefits

  • Competitive health and wellness benefit plan
  • Continuous professional development and growth opportunities
  • 15 days of paid time off
  • 401k Plan with employer match
  • Company car for travel convenience
Full Job Description
Who You Are

We are seeking a Key Account Manager to support and expand industrial water treatment programs for customers in the Salt Lake City region. This role combines technical expertise, relationship management, and commercial strategy to deliver Solenis' value to customers across refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, and other industrial sites.

The Key Account Manager will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance of customer treatment programs, driving revenue retention and growth, and serving as a trusted advisor on cooling, boiler, and wastewater system optimization.

What You'll Do

Technical Program Management
  • Conduct routine testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting for cooling, boiler, and wastewater treatment systems
  • Optimize chemical programs to improve system performance, asset protection, and operational reliability
  • Troubleshoot feed systems, pumps, controllers, and monitoring equipment
  • Conduct audits, system surveys, and performance evaluations to drive continuous improvement


Customer Relationship & Account Growth
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with operations, engineering, reliability, and procurement teams
  • Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and develop value-driven proposals
  • Present technical reports, KPIs, business reviews, and program recommendations clearly and professionally
  • Collaborate with customers to address performance issues, implement corrective actions, and strengthen partnership value


Commercial Ownership
  • Manage account revenue, pricing execution, and contract performance
  • Deliver targeted growth through consultative selling and program expansion
  • Support inventory management, chemical ordering, and coordination of on-site service requirements
  • Partner with internal Solenis teams to ensure timely delivery, high service quality, and customer satisfaction


Safety & Compliance
  • Model and reinforce Solenis' safety culture across all customer locations
  • Ensure compliance with customer safety protocols, environmental regulations, and Solenis standards
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of service activities, audit findings, and program performance


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • Must live within 45 minutes of Texas City, TX or be willing to relocate.
  • Have previous experience in Refineries/Industrial Water Treatment, especially boilers, cooling towers and waste water
  • Possess strong relationship management skills and be able to establish relationships at all levels of management
  • Proven ability to manage customer relationships and deliver strong account retention
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record


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
  • Company car for travel convenience


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 $88,850.00 and $130,317.00 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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