[Hiring] Global Strategic Accounts Director @Solenis

Role Description

The Global Strategic Accounts Director is a high-visibility position with overall P&L responsibility for developing and executing profitable growth plans for selected corporate accounts. This position provides strategic direction and sets sales and profit targets to grow Solenis' business within assigned key accounts, while also providing strategic guidance to regional sales teams. Additionally, the Global Strategic Accounts Director collaborates closely with Regional Sales, Marketing Communications, the Knowledge-Based Services team, and Engineering.

• Develop and execute the Solenis Food & Beverage Global Strategic Account long-term strategic plan and annual business plan.
• Drive business growth in alignment with the strategic plan to consistently deliver Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets.
• Establish a sustainable collaboration platform across Knowledge-Based Services, the Regional Sales organization, and Engineering to build strategic selling plans for key accounts.
• Establish and enforce consistent global pricing policies, contract structures, and commercial terms and conditions for assigned key accounts, while leading major price negotiations.
• Lead end-to-end contract negotiations to secure profitable, long-term business.
• Drive the introduction of innovations and new technologies across Global Strategic Accounts.
• Cultivate robust, long-term relationships with primary client stakeholders to secure account loyalty and retention.
• Coordinate cross-functional company teams—including Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Marketing—to effectively achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in strategic or corporate sales roles.
• Demonstrated experience building long-term strategic initiatives and comprehensive business plans.
• Expertise in defining, articulating, and delivering integrated value propositions, as well as demonstrating quantifiable value delivered to customers.
• Deep, comprehensive knowledge of the Food & Beverage cleaning and sanitation market, with Water Treatment experience highly preferred.

Requirements

• Executive Communication & Influence – Fluency in English alongside excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills to articulate complex technical or strategic information clearly and negotiate persuasively across all levels of the organization.
• Global Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates exceptional global business acumen, cross-cultural agility, and advanced financial expertise with a proven ability to manage a P&L, optimize margins, and drive revenue growth.
• Strategic Planning & Process Execution – Exhibits superior project management, organizational, and time-management skills to design robust workflows, manage multiple shifting priorities, and maintain high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-Solving & Data-Driven Agility – Combines strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making to resolve complex, varied situations and implement concrete, practical recommendations.
• Leadership & Collaborative Drive – Operates as a proactive, independent self-starter who thrives in a cooperative team environment, confidently interfaces with executive leadership, and maintains a willingness to travel extensively internationally.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K.
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.