Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager

Solenois is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenois is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

We are currently seeking an experienced, professional Key Account Manager with strong sales experience and a passion for building partnerships with regional and national customers and distribution partners. Our ideal candidate will be an energetic individual who can effectively communicate Solenois's products and programs with key stakeholders at all levels of the customers organization, from C-Suite to store level personnel. This role requires previous experience in commercial cleaning applications, retail operations, food safety and data analytics. If you are able and ready to promote and expand our reach through sustainable growth and satisfied customers, we are ready to meet you. Ideal candidates will reside in the Chicago area.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a regular basis, with an eye toward account retention and growth.
• Secure account penetration and loyalty, by adding overall value to customer accounts; improving current programs, and introducing new innovations and reporting.
• Drive engagement with customers at all levels to ensure needs are met, apprise customers of mutual performance, new products, programs and market trends through periodic and formal Business Reviews.
• Develop and qualify leads within respective geography to drive additional sales opportunities through cold-calling, partner-selling, lead-generation campaigns, and social selling techniques.
• Present and create multi-product solution opportunities through presentations, training, and demonstrations.
• Provide customer training and support as needed across the customer's entire enterprise.
• Accurately complete administrative duties; budgeting, forecasting and expenses.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years of B2B sales experience
• Proven negotiation, relationship management, communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking, financial acumen, negotiation, conflict resolution and strong analytical skills.
• CRM experience (Salesforce preferred), Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel, including some overnights - must have a valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Learning and development opportunities
• Robust company culture
• Company vehicle

At Solenois, 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.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.