Territory Account Specialist

0128 DIVERSEY INC; Missouri; Hybrid; 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 a national retail territory, performing food safety audits, installing dispensing equipment, and training store personnel on sanitation programs. You will work across accounts to promote Solenis' food sanitation solutions and ensure high standards of cleanliness and compliance.

Responsibilities include auditing stores, recommending corrective actions, maintaining equipment, and building strong customer relationships while traveling up

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• NEHA CP-FS certification or willing to obtain within one year.
• Strong interpersonal and training abilities.
• 2+ years experience in food safety or sanitation.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and tablet-based auditing tools.
• Valid US driver’s license; ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and sanitation audits in assigned territory and account list.
• Communicate significant sanitation violations to store management and recommend corrective actions.
• Install and maintain dispensing equipment including ware wash platforms.
• Train customer associates on products, systems, and sanitation procedures.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relations within each account.
• Maintain company vehicle and other assets; comply with reporting requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Training staff

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Auditing platforms (tablet)

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.

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 on appropriate sanitation or food safety corrective action(s) to maintain a high level of cleanliness ensuring positive food safety outcomes at the store level. The TAS is responsible for maintaining the Diversey’s high quality of sales and service to all customers which includes timely response to customer service issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 recommend appropriate corrective action(s) required to maintain a high level of store cleanliness.
• Install and maintain chemical dispensing equipment which can include ware wash dispensing platforms.
• Train customer associates on the use of products, systems, and sanitation procedures.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relations within each account.
• Maintain company vehicle and all other company assets assigned to TAS.
• Comply with internal reporting requirements, assigned administrative duties, and maintenance of parts stock in storage shed and vehicle.
• Maintain 100% compliance with company safety policy, utilize PPE, and follow safety processes at all times.
• Maintain / control expense and quality control measures related to equipment, parts, literature, and tools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Certified Professional- Food Safety (CP-FS) certification (or equivalent) or become certified within one year of employment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively train store sanitation teams.
• 2+ years of experience in food safety or sanitation related work preferred.
• 2+ years of email, Excel, Word and ability to use auditing platforms delivered through tablet applications.
• A valid US driver’s license with a good driving record, the ability to drive for extended periods and stay overnight (up to 50% of the time).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Mechanical aptitude required to become proficient with training in basic wiring and plumbing to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of warewash and 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, and self-motivated/directed.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Learning and development opportunities

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.

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 Affiantive 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.

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 $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.

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.