Territory Account Specialist

0128 DIVERSEY INC; Pennsylvania; 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

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Territory Account Specialist to manage national retail accounts, perform food sanitation audits, and train store personnel on safety topics and dispensing systems. The role includes installing equipment and advising on corrective actions to maintain high cleanliness standards.

Requires 2+ years in food safety or sanitation, NEHA CP-FS or equivalent, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 50% and a valid US driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in food safety or sanitation.
• CP-FS certification (or expected within 1 year).
• Strong interpersonal and training abilities.
• Valid US driver’s license with ability to drive and stay overnight up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and sanitation audits in the assigned territory.
• Communicate significant sanitation violations to store management and recommend corrective actions.
• Install and maintain ware wash and dispensing equipment.
• Train customer associates on products, systems, and sanitation procedures.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relations within each account.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Training ability

Phone & email communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Auditing platforms (tablet apps)

Job description

About Solenis

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.

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 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity affirming 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.

Compensation

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.