Territory Account Specialist

0128 DIVERSEY INC; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Territory Account Specialist to manage a national retail territory, conducting food safety and sanitation audits and training store personnel on sanitation procedures. You will install dispensing equipment and work to convert customers to updated platforms while maintaining strong customer relations in your territory.

The role requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), NEHA CP-FS or equivalent certification (or plan to obtain within a year), and 2+ years in food

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CP-FS certification or equivalent or to obtain within one year of employment.
• Strong interpersonal and training abilities for store sanitation teams.
• 2+ years in food safety or sanitation related work preferred.
• Proficiency with email, Excel, and Word; familiarity with auditing platforms on tablets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel

MS Word

Auditing platforms (tablet)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CP-FS certification or equivalent

Tools

Auditing platforms on 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.