Manager Business Development, Food & Beverage; Water Treatment

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, Solenis operates 78 manufacturing facilities across the globe and employs more than 23,000 professionals in over 160 countries.

• Guide business development efforts in a defined geographic region or customer group within the Food & Beverage utility sector.
• Identify untapped opportunities and attract new customers to expand Solenis’ footprint, while elevating brand presence and market share.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Accounts team to bring sales strategies to life—aligning with broader organizational goals while meeting the unique needs of your territory.
• Support new product introductions as part of a forward‑thinking, customer‑centric acquisition strategy.
• Offer thoughtful market insights and customer feedback to marketing and R&D teams to help shape future innovations.
• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with senior partners and decision‑makers at strategic customer organizations.

• A forward‑thinking, growth‑oriented mindset with the ability to identify and act on opportunities for expansion.
• A consultative and empathetic sales approach that places customer success at the center of everything you do.
• The ability to set clear priorities and deliver on high‑impact business development initiatives that align with your annual revenue targets.
• A proactive, team‑based mindset—working in close partnership with account managers and cross‑functional teams to design creative, data‑based solutions.
• The confidence to empower investment decisions with a clear view on return and impact, backed by strong market analysis.
• Ability to travel 50‑75% (based on geographic location).

• Typically 5+ years in sales or business development, with proven results in complex, B2B environments—ideally in utilities, water treatment, or food and beverage sectors.
• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher), or equivalent experience that demonstrates your ability to succeed in a fast‑moving, collaborative sales environment.
• A strong track record of navigating competitive markets, managing key accounts, and capturing new business opportunities with strategic grace.
• Creative problem‑solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning, with curiosity to uncover customer needs and resilience to meet evolving challenges.

• Competitive health and wellness benefit plan
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• 3 weeks of vacation, additional floating holidays and sick time
• Competitive salary and sales incentive plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company vehicle

The expected compensation range for this position is between $ and $ plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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.