Territory Account Specialist

Solenis; California; On-site; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Territory Account Specialist to manage national retail accounts in the San Diego area. You will perform food safety audits, install dispensing equipment, and train store staff on sanitation practices and product usage. Strong customer relations and safety compliance are essential.

Requires 2+ years in food safety or sanitation, NEHA CP-FS certification (or within 1 year), and ability to travel overnight as needed. San Diego residency is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• NEHA CP-FS certification (or be certified within 1 year).
• 2+ years of experience in food safety or sanitation.
• 2+ years of email, Excel, Word; auditing platforms on tablets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and sanitation audits in assigned territory.
• Communicate sanitation violations to store management and recommend corrective actions.
• Install and maintain chemical dispensing equipment including warewash platforms.
• Train customer associates on products, systems, and sanitation procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relations within each account.
• Ensure safety compliance and proper PPE usage at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Training ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

NEHA CP-FS certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Auditing platforms

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.comor follow us on social media.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Territory Account Specialist (TAS) is responsible for managing an assigned territory of national retail accounts that receive scheduled and emergency services related to maintaining cleaning, air care and food sanitation dispensing systems, performing food sanitation audits, and training store personnel on food safety topics and use of the Diversey food sanitation program. A TAS will also install dispensing equipment at new accounts and convert existing customers to new dispensing platforms. A TAS provides recommendations to store management onappropriate sanitationor food safety corrective action(s) tomaintaina high levelofcleanlinessensuring positive food safety outcomes at the store level. The TASis responsible formaintainingthe Diversey’s high quality of sales and service to all customers, which includes timely response to customer service issues. Candidates must live the region of San Diego, CA.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Conduct food safety and sanitation audits in assigned geographical territory and account list.

• Based on audit results, communicate significant sanitation violations to store management and recommendappropriate corrective actions required to maintain a high level of store cleanliness.

• Install andmaintainchemical dispensing equipment which caninclude warewash dispensing platforms.

• Train customer associates on the use of products, systems, and sanitation procedures.

• Develop andmaintainexcellent customer relations within each account.

•Maintaincompanyvehicleand all other company assets assigned to TAS.

•Comply withininternal reporting requirements, assigned administrative duties, and maintenance of parts stock in storage shed and vehicle.

•Maintain100% compliance with company safety policy,utilizePPE, andfollow safety processes at all times.

•Maintain/control expense and quality control measures related to equipment, parts, literature, and tools.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• High School diploma or equivalent required,Bachelor’s Degreepreferred

• National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Certified Professional- Food Safety (CP-FS) certification (or equivalent)or becomecertified within one year of employment.

• Strong interpersonal skills andanability to effectively train store sanitation teams.

• 2+ years of experience in food safety or sanitation related work preferred.

• 2+ years of email, Excel,Wordand ability to use auditing platforms delivered through tablet applications.

• A valid US driver’s license witha good drivingrecord, the ability to drive for extended periods and stay overnight (up to 50% of the time).

• Ability tolift upto 50 pounds.

• Mechanical aptituderequiredto become proficient with training in basic wiring and plumbing to perform installation, maintenance, and repair ofwarewashand chemical dispensing equipment.

• Excellent phone and email communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work cross functionally to achieve company goals

• Professional attitude, good organizational skills, andself-motivated/directed.

• MUST be a resident of San Diego CA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k)

•Paid time off

• 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]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $52,760.00 and $77,374.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.