Senior Sales Account Manager

0460 Solenis Sweden AB; Sweden; Remote; SEK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent development opportunities

International exposure

Job summary

Solenis in Sweden seeks a Senior Sales Account Manager for Industrial Water Treatment in the Gävle area. The role combines field-based customer engagement with technical advisory across pulp & paper and water-intensive industries, delivering value through expert solutions and strong relationship management.

You will develop and expand key accounts, identify new business opportunities, and work with local and international teams to ensure projects meet client needs with safety and sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or 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.
• Valid driver's license (Category B).

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

Technical background

Swedish & English

Project management

Independent work

Driver's license B

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Job description

Senior Sales Account Manager (Industrial Water Treatment) Location: Gävle Area, Sweden At 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 Gävle area 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 Profile

You 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 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

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 both 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
• Valid 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.

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.

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.