Area Sales Manager

Solenis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Sales incentive plan

Company vehicle

Laptop and phone

Vacation and holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Solenis is seeking an Area Manager to lead the commercial sales operation for their Mississauga area. You will head a collaborative team of sales and service professionals, using technical expertise and a people-first approach to build lasting customer relationships and sustainable solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3–5 years of chemical sales, proven leadership, strong communication and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel within the area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in chemical sales.
• Proven leadership experience in managing regional teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel within the area.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower your sales and service team across the region.
• Drive growth through collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage customer relationships to ensure sustainable partnerships.
• Maintain operational excellence in sales processes and execution.
• Develop and execute regional strategy and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control 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 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company, recognized five years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

We are looking for an Area Manager who will be responsible for the commercial sales operation for their area.

For this role we will consider someone who can be located in or around Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

In this role, you’ll lead a collaborative and customer-focused team of sales and service professionals dedicated to creating sustainable, innovative solutions.

You’ll inspire your team to grow, build strong and lasting customer relationships, and ensure that every partnership thrives. You’ll combine your technical expertise with a people-first approach to help drive meaningful impact for our customers, our team, and the environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Empower Your Team

• Drive Growth Through Collaboration

• Customer Relationship Management:

• Operational Excellence:

• Regional Strategy & Growth:

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in chemical sales

• Proven leadership experience in managing regional teams.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Willingness to travel within the area.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to work independently.

Perks!

• Opportunity for growth and career development

• Competitive base salary plus sales incentive plan

• Company vehicle, laptop and phone

• Vacation, floating holidays and sick time

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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 health, dental, vision and a defined contribution pension plan, 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 employer. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, and will be considered without regard to any ground protected by human rights legislation, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, and disability. Solenis provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process, and invites candidates to let us know about their accommodation needs.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $96,880.00 and 129,170.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.

Regulatory Disclosure

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.