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

Diversey; Kentucky; On-site; USD 117,510 - 172,337; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Corporate Account Manager to join our Industrial business, supporting the Food Processing sector across North America. You’ll drive sales of cleaning and sanitation solutions to national food processing customers and build relationships with C-suite executives.

The role requires 10–15 years in food/beverage processing, a strong technical background, and the ability to engage, influence, and close strategic deals.

Qualifications

• 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)

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 stakeholder engagement

Key account management

Food industry knowledge

Sales strategy

Education

Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Food science degree

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.

Who You Are

Diversey is seeking a Corporate Account Manager to join our Industrial 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.

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 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)

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, 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 Aff…? 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. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.