Senior Key Account Manager

Solenis; Helsingborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Senior Sales Account Manager for the Skåne region of Sweden. This field-based role combines technical advisory support with proactive account development across industrial water treatment customers.

You will manage existing accounts, identify new opportunities, and travel to local and international industry events. Strong engineering background, bilingual Swedish/English communication, and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, or a similar technical field.
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English, written and spoken.
• Experience in project management or customer-facing technical roles.
• Ability to work independently and drive development within assigned customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advisory services to customers and internal business units.
• Conduct market research and analyse market trends.
• Develop project plans, monitor project progress, and ensure delivery according to plan.
• Participate in and follow up on local and international trade fairs, seminars, and industry events.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Project management

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Senior Sales Account Manager (Industrial Water Treatment)Location: Skåne Region, Southern SwedenAt Solenis, we support industrial customers in operating safely, efficiently, and sustainably through specialised chemical solutions.Our work is closely connected to real operations on-site, particularly within pulp & paper and water-intensive industries, where strong EHS standards are critical. Across the Nordics, we partner with customers and field teams to ensure safe, compliant, and effective processes.We are now strengthening our Nordic Sales capability and are looking for a Senior Sales Account Manager to join Solenis and contribute to the continued growth of our Industrial business in the Skåne region of Sweden.This is a hands-on, field-based role suited to someone with strong technical foundations, a proactive mindset, and the ability to operate independently.As a Sales Account Manager, you will play a key role in developing and strengthening our customer relationships within industrial water treatment in your assigned region. You will actively manage and expand existing customer accounts while identifying and driving new business opportunities in the local market.In this role, you will combine long-term relationship building with technical expertise and strategic sales in an industry where quality and reliability are critical to customer success.Your ProfileYou thrive in a role where you can gain a deep understanding of customers’ processes and challenges and translate that understanding into technically advanced, value-creating, and sustainable solutions. You take a consultative approach and use both your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to build trust with customers.Independence and structure are natural parts of your way of working, and you are comfortable driving both customer accounts and business development initiatives forward. You are confident communicating at both operational and strategic levels, adaptable and curious, and motivated by developing business opportunities and creating long-term customer value.Key Responsibilities:Provide technical support and advisory services to customers and internal business unitsConduct market research and analyse market trendsDevelop project plans, monitor project progress, and ensure delivery according to planParticipate in and follow up on local and international trade fairs, seminars, and industry eventsQualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, or a similar technical fieldStrong communication skills in both Swedish and English, written and spokenExperience in project management or customer-facing technical rolesAbility to work independently and drive development within assigned customer accountsValid driver’s license (Category B)What We Offer:At Solenis, we value our employees and consider our colleagues to be our greatest asset. We offer an independent and varied role with significant opportunities to influence both your daily work and business results.You will have the opportunity to work with leading technology and innovative solutions alongside dedicated colleagues in an international company with strong growth and a clear sustainability agenda. We offer excellent development opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and the chance to grow both professionally and in your business acumen.This role offers a unique opportunity to:Join a global organisation with strong technical expertise and ambitious growth plans.Work closely with senior international leadership.Enjoy significant autonomy and ownership in developing new business opportunities.Influence the future growth of a key strategic business segment.Develop a long-term international career within a growing organisation.We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.