Business Development Manager ( Hospitality & Food Service - Southeast
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Management
Business Development, Sales Manager
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 23,000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
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Role OverviewDrive growth by maintaining and expanding the customer base for Diversey, a Solenis company, within the hospitality and food service industries. Manage the entire sales cycle—from generating leads to closing deals and providing ongoing service—ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing profitability in your territory.
What You’ll Do- Manage existing accounts by providing tailored chemical products and cleaning programs that meet operational requirements, ensuring safe equipment use and delivering comprehensive training to customer teams.
- Drive business growth by cultivating new leads, closing sales, expanding existing accounts, and leveraging market insights to develop reginal strategies.
- Leverage digital tools to conduct service visits, recommend solutions, track customer accounts in Salesforce, and oversee routine equipment maintenance through the service team.
- Coordinate new equipment installations with the service team and provide hands‑on training for housekeeping, laundry, and kitchen operations.
- Engage customers and industry peers by organizing innovation days and actively participating in trade shows and events to generate new leads and strengthen client relationships.
- Maintain administrative excellence by completing required documentation and participating in mandatory safety and technical training programs.
- Preferred candidates will live in the Atlanta GA or Charlotte NC areas.
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- Sales or operational experience in laundry, food service, or hospitality industries.
- Strong information technology skills; proficient in Excel and Salesforce.
- Availability to provide emergency customer support, including weekends and holidays.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform precise work in confined spaces. Ability to complete pre‑employment assessments, including any required physical or technical evaluations.
- Compliance with local mandates and customer requirements.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
401(k) with matching
Paid time off
Learning and development opportunities
Rich company culture
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.
KNOWLEDGEGood knowledge of the job. Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of general aspects of the job with a limited understanding of the technical phases of the job.
JOB COMPLEXITYPerforms a variety of activities which involve standard procedures. Gathers and manipulates common data, verifies adequacy and appropriateness; develops charts, diagrams, and standard reports. In technical or production positions, may also set up and operate standard electronic or mechanical equipment used to develop, produce and/or test products or process data.
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