Solenis is seeking a driven and experienced
Senior Key Account Manager to oversee a large refinery account in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for a technical sales professional who thrives on building strong customer relationships, delivering value-added solutions, and driving business growth in industrial water treatment.
What You'll Do- Manage a key refinery account, developing strong customer relationships through proactive, value-added technical service.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for growth within the account while prospecting for new business using consultative selling techniques.
- Review and optimize water treatment programs and processes (cooling systems, boilers, wastewater treatment), ensuring effectiveness through routine monitoring, testing, and program adjustments.
- Oversee on-site inventory management, including coordinating chemical orders, deliveries, and proper stock levels.
- Maintain and grow revenue through strategic account management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead and manage site priorities and projects, ensuring service delivery meets Solenis standards and customer expectations.
- Troubleshoot and maintain feed systems, dosing equipment, and utility systems in the field.
- Conduct regular business reviews, prepare and present technical reports, and lead customer meetings with clear, data-driven insights.
What You'll Bring- Proven experience in industrial water treatment sales, with strong knowledge of boiler, cooling, and/or wastewater systems.
- Demonstrated success managing large industrial or refinery accounts.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
Perks- Competitive health and wellness benefits package
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Generous paid time off (15+ days)
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses
- Company car and tools to support field success
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.
