Associate Director, Corporate Accounts - Food and Beverage (Dairy)

Solenis LLC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 118,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with matching

Paid time off & sick leave

Robust company culture

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Solenis LLC is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Accounts - Food and Beverage to lead strategic partnerships with large national food processing customers across North America. You will drive sales of cleaning and sanitation solutions and align offerings with complex dairy industry operations, engaging senior executives and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong technical background in food plant operations, a track record of closing high-level deals, and the

Qualifications

• Proven track record selling cleaning and sanitation solutions to national food processing customers.
• Ability to engage and influence executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong technical understanding of food plant operations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of cleaning and sanitation solutions to national food processing customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with key executives at customer organizations
• Understand complex food industry operations and align Solenis products to customer needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value-added solutions and strategic account planning
• Represent the business at industry events and conferences

Skills

Executive engagement

Strategic account management

Sales to food & beverage

Industry knowledge: dairy

Education

Bachelor's in biology/chemistry/microbiology/food science

Job description

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.

Who you Are Diversey is seeking a Associate Director, Corporate Accounts - Food and Beverage to join our Industrial business, supporting the Dairy sector. This role is critical in driving growth through strategic partnerships with some of the largest names in the food industry. You’ll be responsible for selling our portfolio of cleaning and sanitation solutions to high-level decision-makers across North America. This is a role with strategic impact, directly influencing our business outcomes and brand reputation in the food and beverage processing space.

What You’ll Do

• Drive sales of cleaning and sanitation solutions to national food processing customers
• Build and maintain relationships with key executives at customer organizations
• Understand complex food industry operations and align Solenis products to customer needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value‑added solutions and strategic account planning
• Represent the business at industry events and conferences

What You’ll Bring

• 10–15 years of experience in the food or beverage Dairy industry
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of food plant operations
• Preferred degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or food science
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and close deals with executive‑level stakeholders
• Physical ability to navigate food production environments (including stair climbing and occasional lifting under 50 lbs)

Perks!

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, available day one
• 401(k) with 4% matching
• Paid time off and sick time
• Robust company culture
• Learning and development opportunities

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.

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 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.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $117,510.00 and $172,337.00 plus discretionary bonuses.