Account Manager, Food and Beverage (Des Moines, Iowa)

Solenis LLC; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Account Manager in the Food and Beverage sector, where you will drive sales and service support to a diverse customer base. This exciting role focuses on retaining and developing accounts through technical expertise and problem-solving. You will work closely with clients to optimize chemical applications and ensure operational efficiency. With a commitment to professional growth, the company offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the industry and have a background in food science or manufacturing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive health + wellness benefit plan

Continuous professional development

15 days of paid time off

Competitive Salary and bonuses

401k Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food, dairy, and/or beverage manufacturing.
• Valid Driver’s License and understanding of Clean-In-Place (CIP).

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and service support to existing and new accounts.
• Identify chemical dosing and troubleshoot application problems.

Skills

Sales and Service Support

Technical Guidance

Troubleshooting

Time Management

Presentation Skills

Education

BA/BS Degree in Food Science

High School Diploma with Experience

Tools

Chemical Management Systems

Reporting Software

Job description

Account Manager, Food and Beverage (Des Moines, Iowa)

Account Manager, Food and Beverage (Des Moines, Iowa)

Apply locations United States of America, Iowa (Remote) time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R0019947

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.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.

What You'll Do

Diversey is looking for a new Account Manager! You will be responsible for sales and service support to an existing customer base and prospect and sales development to new industrial food & beverage accounts.

The main focus will be on retaining business through troubleshooting and technical guidance. Technical expertise will be used to identify correct chemical dosing and applications for specific procedures, troubleshooting product and application problems, identifying correct resources required to diagnose and solve issues at customer accounts.

• Servicing accounts - plant chemical management, sanitation program review, training on safety, chemical use concentrations, trouble shooting on cleaning issues, identify plant operational savings in water, energy and labor.
• Business Development/Sales – cold calls, prospecting, survey/audits, presentations.
• Account profitability review, review of products sold to accounts on an ongoing basis.
• Time Management for monthly service and reporting, presentation skills. Office support i.e. email and phone communications, report writing, and continuing account manager education.

What You'll Bring

• BA/BS Degree. Preferred in Food, Dairy, or Meat Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, and/or Life Sciences. Consider applicable and extensive experience in food manufacturing operations with high school diploma in lieu of BA.
• Specialty chemical sales and service relative to the Food and Beverage customer base.
• 5+ years of experience in food, dairy, and/or beverage manufacturing plants.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Good understanding of Clean-In-Place (CIP) in food, beverage, and dairy operation(s).

Perks!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan.
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off.
• Competitive Salary and bonuses.
• 401k Plan.

Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.

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 medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.

Introduce Yourself

Not seeing a role that best fits your career goals? Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team with a brief note on how you believe you can best apply your skills and bring value to Solenis.

About Us

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.