Solenis

Manager, Sales - Pulp & Paper (Oregon)

Solenis$102K — $149K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of proven sales leadership in pulp & paper or related technical industry
  • Experience as a people manager with a focus on employee development
  • Strong technical aptitude for collaboration with engineering and service teams
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Willingness to travel regularly and have a valid Driver’s License
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales strategies to increase revenue in the pulp and paper market
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with key customers
  • Lead and coach a team of two, including a Service Technician and Support Engineer
  • Ensure effective treatment programs by supporting standard work and reporting
  • Collaborate with operations and technical teams to deliver customer solutions
  • Monitor sales performance and forecast market demand
  • Identify new business opportunities and market trends

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and sick days
  • 401(k) plan with company match for future investment
  • Company vehicle provided for travel convenience
Full Job Description

Location: Based in Toledo, OR (with travel to Halsey, OR)

We are seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Sales – Pulp & Paper to lead commercial efforts within the pulp and paper market. This role is based in Toledo, Oregon and includes regular travel to our Halsey, OR location. The successful candidate will be both a strategic sales leader and a hands-on people manager, overseeing a small technical support team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and market share within the pulp and paper industry.
  • Manage and expand relationships with key customers, serving as a trusted commercial partner.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of two direct reports: Service Technician and a Support Engineer
  • Support and perform standard work as required to ensure safe and effective treatment programs, generate weekly and monthly reports, maintain inventory, order materials, equipment uptime
  • Collaborate closely with operations, service, and engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
  • Monitor sales performance, forecast demand, and report on key metrics.
  • Identify new business opportunities, market trends, and competitive activity.
  • Support customer visits, trials, and technical discussions as needed.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven sales leadership experience, preferably 5+ years within pulp & paper, industrial manufacturing, or a related technical industry.
  • Prior experience as a people manager with demonstrated ability to develop and motivate employees.
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to work effectively with engineering and service teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly between Toledo and Halsey, OR, and occasionally to customer sites.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds.
  • Self-confidence to support persuasion and sales efforts

What We Offer
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

  • Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

  • Generous paid time off including: vacation, sick days, and floating holidays

  • Competitive base salary with bonus potential

  • 401(k) plan with company match to help you invest in your future

  • Company vehicle provided for travel convenience

If you are a results-oriented sales leader with a passion for the pulp and paper industry and team development, we encourage you to apply.

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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.

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.

 

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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