Corporate Account Manager - Food Processing

Solenis LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Corporate Account Manager in the Food Processing sector. This pivotal role focuses on cultivating strategic partnerships with major food industry players, driving sales of innovative cleaning and sanitation solutions. You'll leverage your extensive experience and technical knowledge to engage with executive-level stakeholders, ensuring that our products align with complex food industry operations. With a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with 4% matching

Paid time off

Robust company culture

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in food or beverage processing.
• Strong technical background in food plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of cleaning solutions to national food processing customers.
• Build relationships with key executives at customer organizations.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Relationship Management

Technical Knowledge of Food Processing

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Biology

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Microbiology

Degree in Food Science

Job description

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. 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 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Solenis is seeking a Corporate Account Manager to join our Institutional business, supporting the Food Processing 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.

Key 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

What you'll bring:

• 10-15 years of experience in the food or beverage processing 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)

What we offer:

• 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

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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. 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]