Location: Malaysia
Business: Chem-Aqua, a division of NCH Corporation
About Chem-Aqua
Chem-Aqua, a division of NCH Corporation, a Solenis company, is a global leader in water treatment solutions, delivering innovative, technically driven services across industries. As part of our expansion into Malaysia, we are building a high-performing commercial team to drive growth and establish a strong market presence.
For more information about us, please visit https://www.chemaqua.com/en-us/
What You'll Do
Join Solenis as Business Development Manager to be a part of our growing Data Center team and play a key role in expanding our presence across Malaysia's data center market. In this role, you will drive strategic business development initiatives, build relationships with key stakeholders across the data center ecosystem, and position Solenis as a trusted partner for sustainable water treatment solutions.
Your Role at a Glance:
Drive Data Center business development activities in Malaysia, including new customer acquisition and expansion within existing accounts.
Identify and pursue business opportunities with data center owners and operators, colocation providers, EPCs, contractors, and facility management companies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including operators, consultants, engineering teams, and facility managers.
Engage with customers throughout various project phases, including design, construction, commissioning, and operational stages, to position Chem-Aqua's water treatment solutions effectively.
Collaborate closely with the hiring manager and local sales teams to align business development strategies and execute growth plans.
Coordinate with local and regional Corporate Account teams to support strategic opportunities and key customer initiatives.
Support vendor qualification, onboarding, and compliance processes with customers and project stakeholders.
Conduct customer meetings, site visits, technical discussions, and presentations to understand customer needs and promote value-based solutions.
Maintain accurate account, opportunity, and pipeline information within Salesforce.
Support proposal preparation, commercial discussions, and follow-up activities to drive successful project conversion.
What You'll Bring to Us
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in water treatment, industrial services, industrial chemicals, or related industries.
Exposure to data center environments or other mission-critical industries is preferred.
Proven experience in business development, technical sales, or key account management.
Basic understanding of cooling water systems, industrial water treatment programs, or facility operations.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and commercial audiences.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently in a customer-facing environment.
Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, facility management companies, or industrial end users is advantageous.
Familiarity with CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce, and customer compliance processes is a plus.
Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is essential.
What We Offer
Continuous professional development with opportunities for career growth across a global organization.
Access to a wide range of internal and external training programs through our learning platform.
A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
At Solenis, we understand that not every candidate will meet every qualification listed. If you believe your skills and experience can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply.
We recognize our people as our greatest asset and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development. If you’re looking to be part of a world-class organization and contribute to meaningful work, we look forward to hearing from you.
Solenis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related technical field
- Minimum 5-8 years experience in water treatment, industrial services, industrial chemicals, or related industries
- Proven experience in business development, technical sales, or key account management
- Basic understanding of cooling water systems, industrial water treatment programs, or facility operations
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills (engage technical and commercial audiences)
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, capable of working independently in a customer-facing environment
- Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin)
- Exposure to data center environments or other mission-critical industries
- Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, facility management companies, or industrial end users
- Familiarity with CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce, and customer compliance processes
Solenis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Solenis and has not been reviewed or approved by Solenis.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental and vision options, and a 90/10 plan is available in at least one location. Wellness tools and plan variety indicate competitive medical support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and tenure-linked contributions, alongside company-funded pension elements in some regions. These components suggest meaningful long-term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing initiatives span physical, emotional, social and financial health via a global EAP and a wellness platform with activity-based rewards. Site-specific amenities such as gyms, recreation and creche services further reinforce lifestyle support.
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What We Do
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 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media
