Territory sales manager

0340 Solenis Hispania S.A.; España; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Solenis Hispania S.A. is seeking a Territory Sales Manager for Pool Solutions to drive growth across Southwest France and Northwest Spain. You will lead sales initiatives, manage distributor relationships, and expand market presence in retail and hospitality sectors.

This role requires a hunter mindset, travel across regions, and fluency in French and English, with Spanish desirable. You will work with marketing, product management and operations to ensure successful order fulfilment and product

Formación

• Minimum 5 years field sales in large territories.
• Experience with pool distributors or dealer channels preferred.
• Languages: French native or fluent; English professional; Spanish conversational.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a comprehensive territory sales plan for SW France and NW Spain.
• Build relationships with distributors, pool dealers and key retailers.
• Manage full sales cycle from lead to closing and forecast activity.
• Represent Solenis at trade shows and customer meetings; travel as required.

Conocimientos

Field sales

Pool sector exp

French (N/Fluent)

English (Professional)

Spanish (Desirable)

Descripción del empleo

Territory Sales Manager – Pool Solutions

About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals and a provider of sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries and consumer markets. Our offering includes process chemical technologies, functional additives, water treatment products, and monitoring and control systems. With a diverse global team and manufacturing facilities worldwide, we work closely with our customers to optimise operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact.

About the Role

At Solenis, we are looking for a Territory Sales Manager (TSM) to lead and drive the growth of our Pool Solutions business unit. Operating as a key commercial lead and individual contributor, you will be directly responsible for expanding our market presence across Southwest France and Northwest Spain. The scope of this role covers a broad and diverse sector environment including indoor/outdoor retail, specialist pool dealers, as well as commercial and hospitality pool environments (e.g. campsites, leisure centres). Your primary objective will be to combine a strong hunter mindset for new business development with managing and retaining our existing network of distributors and mass‑market retail chains. On an operational and store-level basis, you will ensure our products are displayed in an appealing, organised, and customer-focused manner to maximise sales. This may involve managing display setups, operating manual transport equipment (e.g. pallet jacks), and lifting/carrying stock (up to 25 kg). The position also requires frequent travel and attendance at industry events, which may occasionally require working early mornings, weekends, or outside standard business hours.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Execution

Develop and implement a comprehensive territory sales plan to achieve revenue and growth targets.

Identify new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and market analysis across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors.

Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.

Track competitor activities and adjust strategies to maintain competitive advantage.

Customer Relationship & Channel Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and specialist pool dealers.

Follow company KPIs for joint visit planning with key distributor sales teams.

Negotiate with Store Managers of major national and international retail chains (e.g. Castorama, Leclerc, Auchan) to maintain existing listings and secure additional product placements.

Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.

Territory Management & Field Operations

Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings within the region, with flexible availability (early mornings, weekends, or outside standard hours as required).

Ensure optimal in-store product presentation, using manual transport equipment (e.g. pallet jacks) where required for stock and display positioning (handling loads up to 25 kg).

Plan routes and schedules to maximise coverage and minimise travel costs.

Reporting, Forecasting & Collaboration

Prepare accurate sales forecasts, activity reports, and performance updates.

Use CRM tools to maintain customer records and track interactions.

Work closely with Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, and Operations & Supply teams to ensure timely delivery and order fulfilment.

Trade Responsible Care (TRC) & EHS Compliance

Plan and execute annual TRC safety training and compliance within the defined sales territory (ensuring in-store safe storage and handling of chemicals).

Report all accidents, incidents, or injuries within a strict 12-hour window to the relevant EHS manager and Senior Sales Manager.

Requirements & Experience

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of successful field sales experience managing large geographical territories. Prior experience in the swimming pool sector (residential, commercial/hospitality, or mass market) and direct experience working with distributors or specialist dealer channels is highly valued.

Languages: French: Native or fluent (Mandatory). English: Professional working proficiency / fluent (Mandatory – candidate must be comfortable conducting interviews and working in English). Spanish: Conversational to fluent (Highly desirable for managing Northern Spain distribution).

Location: Must reside within the designated region — ideally in Southwest France (e.g. Bordeaux to Perpignan / Marseille) or Northwest Spain (e.g. San Sebastián / Basque Country).

Physical & Travel Attributes: Valid driving licence with ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive for extended periods. Ability to stand for extended periods and walk significant distances during trade shows and customer visits. Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 kg and operate manual transport equipment (e.g. pallet jack). Flexibility to attend events outside standard business hours, including early mornings and/or weekends.

Commitment to Diversity

At Solenis, we are committed to an inclusive culture that recognises and values diversity, where every individual is appreciated for their talent and potential. We work every day to build an inclusive and diverse working environment.

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 a2025Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.