Key Account Manager

Solenis

  • Owensboro, KY
  • $83,500-139,100 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control 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 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit .Sales Incentive Program (SIP) eligibleThis job is located in or near Owensboro, KYGENERAL SCOPE:Manages an assigned account, or group of accounts, with the primary responsibility to create value for the assigned customers through the technical service they provide; and identifying new product opportunities and selling to existing customers. A Sales Service Professional’s sole focus is to maintain revenue, price capture and to improve gross profit. A Sales Service Professional may work on attaining new business where appropriate, but that is not their primary assignment or job responsibility.KNOWLEDGE:Normally top-level jobs requiring considerable knowledge of the job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general aspects and technical phases of the job and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.JOB COMPLEXITY:Independently performs non-routine and moderately complex assignments. Researches assignments, processes, and analyzes data and may develop recommendations. Competently uses computers and other systems to access, maintain, and manipulate data. May provide leadership, direction to lower level employees. In technical or production positions, may determine methods, operations, sequences; develops and/or modifies products and equipment to requirements.IMPACT:Impact may affect work of others and potentially, if not caught, at section level. Contributes to and supports the completion of major organization activity. Erroneous work would have negative impact.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Daily Management of the safety, quality, delivery, and inventory of applications at a large key customer near Owensboro, KY
  • Support and perform standard work as required to ensure safe and effective treatment programs, generate weekly and monthly reports, maintain inventory, order materials, equipment uptime
  • Perform data analysis on program performance.
  • Assists with customer technical issues, brings any issues to the customers attention and work with area and district managers to put together a plan for corrective action.
  • Build strong customer relationships
  • Pursue growth and swap opportunities to maximize customer value.
  • Participate in technical training opportunities for advancement of skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical and Paper strongly preferred)
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, and sales skills.
  • Ability to build client relationships easily
  • Analytical ability and great problem-solving skills
  • Presentation skills and ability to convey product value
  • High-level organizational skills for maintaining sales of complex product portfolio
  • Self-confidence to support persuasion and sales efforts
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds.
  • Travel to our customer paper mill sites
Perks!
  • Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
  • Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
  • Recharge with paid time off
  • Company Car
  • Competitive Salary and bonus
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 atThe expected compensation range for this position is between $83,500.00 and $139,100.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.

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