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 ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.
We are seeking a Key Account Manager to support and expand Solenis’ chemical and process programs within the Shreveport region. This role blends technical service, process optimization, and commercial ownership, requiring both hands‑on problem solving and strategic account development.
You will act as a trusted advisor, helping mills improve runnability, quality, production output, and environmental compliance through optimized chemical programs.
What You’ll DoTechnical Program Management- Conduct routine testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting for:
- Pulp processing
- Paper machine wet‑end systems
- Utility systems such as cooling towers, boilers, and evaporators
- Mill wastewater treatment systems
- Optimize chemical feed programs to enhance sheet quality, mill throughput, asset protection, and sustainability.
- Investigate and correct process issues such as scaling, deposits, stickies/pitch, poor retention, or runnability challenges.
- Perform audits and system evaluations to improve reliability and support continuous improvement.
- Develop strong relationships with mill operations, engineering, reliability leaders, and procurement teams.
- Identify and propose program expansions that create measurable value for the mill.
- Present KPIs, business reviews, performance data, and improvement plans in a clear, professional manner.
- Manage account revenue, pricing execution, margin performance, and contract compliance.
- Maintain and prioritize an accurate SFDC sales funnel.
- Support inventory management, order coordination, and onsite service needs.
- Adhere to Solenis and mill safety protocols.
- Participate in site‑required training and proactively identify safety improvements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Prior experience in pulp & paper or industrial water treatment environments (experience with wet‑end chemistry or pulp processes preferred).
- Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and process‑optimization skills.
- Excellent relationship‑building and communication abilities.
- Comfort working independently at customer sites while managing multiple priorities.
- Competitive base salary and incentive plan
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
- Paid time off
- Company vehicle, laptop, and phone
- Extensive professional development and growth opportunities within a global organization
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 at [email protected]
The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,730.00 and $134,550.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.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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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
