Area Manager Germany Light Water Solutions (Location Frankfurt am Main)

0490 Solenis Germany GmbH & Co; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company car

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Mobile phone and laptop

Onboarding

Zusammenfassung

Solenis is seeking an Area Manager for Germany, ideally located around Frankfurt am Main. You will lead a collaborative team of sales and service professionals, combining technical expertise with a people-first approach to drive sustainable, innovative solutions for customers and the environment.

You will build lasting relationships with industrial clients, develop regional strategies, and ensure growth while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in chemical sales, hunter track record.
• Fluent in German and English; proven leadership experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead & empower a diverse team of account managers and field service engineers.
• Foster inclusion, learning, safety and continuous improvement.
• Drive regional growth and performance goals with your team.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for key accounts and new business.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support customer needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial clients; ensure high satisfaction.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts and resource allocation; drive cost control.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

German & English

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an Area Manager for Germany who will be responsible for the commercial sales operation for their area. For this role we will consider someone who can be located around Frankfurt am Main. 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 Support, mentor, and develop a diverse team of account managers and field service engineers.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Encourage individual growth through ongoing feedback, coaching, and development planning.
• Drive Growth Through Collaboration
• Partner with your team to achieve regional growth and performance goals.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for key accounts and new business.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support customer needs.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial clients.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Act as a technical and commercial resource for complex challenges.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate policies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Drive efficiency and cost control initiatives.
• Regional Strategy & Growth: Identify market trends and opportunities in the Light Industry.
• Lead regional initiatives to expand Solenis's footprint.
• Support product launches and innovation adoption.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical sales.
• Experienced hunter: proven success winning large, complex deals.
• Fluent in German & English
• Proven leadership experience in managing regional teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel across Germany
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work independently.

What We Offer

• A stimulating, demanding and varied role in a successful and growing company.
• Excellent development opportunities, flat hierarchies, and a supportive team environment where your contribution is valued.
• Company pension scheme and 30 days of annual leave.
• A high degree of responsibility and autonomy, allowing you to apply your skills and expertise.
• Comprehensive and structured onboarding.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work partly from home.
• Company car, also available for private use.
• Mobile phone and laptop.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) 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 in the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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.

Solenis 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.

Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.