Area Manager - Pulp & Paper (Texas)

Solenis LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 102,130 - 170,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and wellness benefit plan

15 days of paid time off plus sick time

Competitive salary and bonuses

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A global provider of water and hygiene solutions is seeking an Area Manager to oversee commercial operations in Texas. This role involves leading sales initiatives, developing growth strategies, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, along with over 7 years of experience in the Pulp & Paper industry. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Pulp & Paper.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience in sales operations and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial sales operation in Texas.
• Develop and execute growth strategies.
• Ensure safety measures are met and improve them.
• Manage budget and sales forecasts.
• Coach and lead technical and selling strategies.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Team Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

Safety Management

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science

Job description

Area Manager- Texas page is loaded## Area Manager- Texaslocations: United States of America, Texas (Remote)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0027670Solenis 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 or follow us on social media.The Area Manager will be responsible for the commercial sales operation for their area. Utilize the Solenis Vision, Mission and Cultural Beliefs to lead the people in the territory and deliver solutions and value to Solenis customers, new and existing. Develop and Execute growth strategies for the business and skill development strategies for team members.**Safety*** Lead and manage safety for the team* Ensure team members are completing proactive safety measures* Identify opportunities for safety improvements* Utilize safety discussions to prevent complacency**Sales Operations*** Safely meet and ideally exceed business plan for Revenue, Gross Profit and Operating Profit* Manage cost budget* Ensure value is being delivered and documented to customers* Provide sales forecasts for revenue and gross profit* Work with sales team to maintain a realistic sales funnel* Establish and maintain high level customer relationships at key accounts* Utilize customer feedback to improve the Solenis experience**Team Development*** Coach and Lead team for technical and selling strategies* Utilize Solenis resources such as TREK to build competencies / skill sets in direct reports and indirect reports* Work with District Manager to properly resource accounts and accommodate new business opportunities* Open lines of communications and forums for team members to communicate/collaborate about sales targets and opportunities**Vision for the Future*** Continuously work to develop the sales and service team* Maintain a healthy sales opportunity funnel**Requirements & Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering, pulp and paper science or will consider relevant experience* Approximately 7+ years of experience in Pulp & Paper**Perks!*** Competitive health + wellness benefit plan* Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!* Recharge with 15 days of paid time off + additional sick time* Competitive Salary and bonuses* 401(k) Retirement PlanWe 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. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.**Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. 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.* *Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]*The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,130.00 and $170,200.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.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.