Territory Account Specialist

Solenis LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Solenis LLC is seeking a Territory Account Specialist in the San Diego area to manage national retail accounts. You will perform food safety audits, install dispensing equipment, and train store personnel on sanitation products and proper procedures.

You will maintain strong customer relations, manage assets, and ensure safety and compliance while traveling up to 50% of the time. Residency in San Diego, CA is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• NEHA CP-FS certification or equivalent, or plan to obtain within one year of employment.
• 2+ years of experience in food safety or sanitation preferred.
• Proficient in email, Excel, Word; ability to use tablet-based auditing platforms.
• Must be a resident of San Diego, CA and have a valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and sanitation audits in assigned territory.
• Communicate significant sanitation violations to store management and recommend corrective actions.
• Install and maintain ware wash dispensing equipment and related systems.
• Train store personnel on products, systems, and sanitation procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relations within each account.
• Maintain company vehicle and assets; meet reporting and stock duties.
• Adhere to safety policies and PPE usage at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Training capability

Communication skills

Auditing

Vendor/customer training

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Tablet auditing apps

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.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. 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 recommend appropriate corrective actions 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 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.
• 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 #LI