Strategic Key Account Manager, Pulp & Paper – Minnesota

Solenis; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Company-provided vehicle

Laptop

Mobile phone

401(k) plan

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a driven Key Account Manager to oversee a large paper account in Minnesota. This role targets a technical sales professional who builds strong customer relationships and delivers value-added solutions to drive growth in industrial water treatment.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in manufacturing or equipment, a paper-industry background, and the ability to solve complex problems while managing stakeholder relations. Relocation and field flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or other technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of relevant manufacturing or equipment experience preferred.
• Sales success in the paper industry with strong pulp and paper background.
• Ability to solve complex and non-routine technical problems.
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of industrial processes and customer operations; quick learner of industry applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with sales management to inform on account activity.
• Complete weekly reporting and manage inventory for visibility and accountability.
• Perform onsite testing to verify safety and effectiveness of treatment programs.
• Proactively address customer issues and implement corrective actions with teams.
• Analyze data to evaluate program performance and drive improvements.
• Partner with plant/process owners to lead ongoing process improvements.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Problem solving

Industrial processes knowledge

Strong communication

Field-based sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or other technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Laboratory testing equipment

Pumps

Pipefitting

Electrical systems

Job description

Solenis is seeking a driven Key Account Manager to oversee a large paper account in Minnesota. This role targets a technical sales professional who builds strong customer relationships and delivers value-added solutions to drive growth in industrial water treatment.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in manufacturing or equipment, a paper-industry background, and the ability to solve complex problems while managing stakeholder relations. Relocation and field flexibility may be required.