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Solenis

Sr. Key Account Manager, Food & Beverage (New York)

Albany, NY, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,100.00 - $109,600.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Competitive health and wellness benefit plan
Continuous professional development opportunities
Three Weeks of Paid Time Off
competitive base salary
Sales incentive plan
401k plan with company match

Job Description

Solenis is a leading global provider of innovative water and hygiene solutions, designed to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located across the globe and employs over 23,000 professionals in more than 160 countries across six continents. Recognized as a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, Solenis has built a strong reputation for delivering cutting-edge technologies that include a broad range of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and advanced monitoring, control, and delivery... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in dairy, brewing, beverage, or food processing industries
  • a valid driver's license with the ability to work flexible hours
  • ability to travel at least 70-80% of the time including overnight travel
  • ability to work in an industrial plant environment and remain compliant with all company and customer plant, safety, and OSHA requirements
  • proven ability to carefully plan project activity and work independently
  • fundamental understanding of various food manufacturing sectors including meat, poultry, dairy, and brewery/beverage
  • experience in a manufacturing quality assurance setting, technical or production department
  • efficient territory self-management, priority setting and managing requests, and allocation of company resources
  • time management skills for monthly service and reporting, presentation skills
  • understanding of food industry HACCP programs as well as BRC, SQF, CFIA, and USDA food regulations
  • detailed understanding of current food safety-related issues including food-related pathogens, extended shelf life technologies, and understanding of food/beverage spoilage mechanisms
  • degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or engineering
  • dairy, food processing, and/or beverage plant experience

Job Qualifications

  • degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in dairy, brewing, beverage, or food processing industries
  • fundamental understanding of various food manufacturing sectors including meat, poultry, dairy, and brewery/beverage
  • experience in a manufacturing quality assurance setting, technical or production department
  • time management skills for monthly service and reporting, presentation skills
  • understanding of food industry HACCP programs as well as BRC, SQF, CFIA, and USDA food regulations
  • detailed understanding of current food safety-related issues including food-related pathogens, extended shelf life technologies, and understanding of food/beverage spoilage mechanisms
  • ability to work in an industrial plant environment and remain compliant with all company and customer plant, safety, and OSHA requirements
  • proven ability to carefully plan project activity and work independently
  • efficient territory self-management, priority setting and managing requests, and allocation of company resources

Job Duties

  • servicing accounts - plant chemical management, sanitation/food safety program review, training on safety, chemical use concentrations, troubleshooting cleaning issues, plant KPI value savings i.e. water, energy, and production time
  • develop detailed knowledge of products, systems, and services offered by diversey
  • maintain and grow existing customer account base by promoting a full range of products and services, expanding customer portfolios, and increasing sales volume within existing customers
  • complete detailed customer project reports, business reviews, cost calculators, and operational savings reports
  • keep customers aware of changes in technology and introduce new products that will enhance their business
  • identify and act on sales and growth opportunities on an ongoing basis
  • determine new customer sales strategies through surveys/audits
  • create detailed business proposals to meet prospects' priorities and present confidently
  • plan service and sales activities effectively and maintain records/service reports to properly meet the expectations of individual accounts and also corporate customers
  • understand equipment installation and maintenance/troubleshooting of dosing, controls, and monitoring systems
  • account profitability maintenance, review of products and services sold to accounts on an ongoing basis

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Expert Level (7+ years)

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