Area Manager - Pulp & Paper (Texas)

For this role we will consider someone who can be located in or around Dallas, Lawton, Waco or Austin.

In this role, you’ll lead a collaborative and customer-focused team of sales and service professionals dedicated to creating sustainable, innovative solutions.

You’ll inspire your team to grow, build strong and lasting customer relationships, and ensure that every partnership thrives. You’ll combine your technical expertise with a people-first approach to help drive meaningful impact for our customers, our team, and the environment.

What You'll Do:

Lead & Empower Your Team

Support, mentor, and develop a diverse team of account managers and field service engineers.

Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, safety, and continuous improvement.

Encourage individual growth through ongoing feedback, coaching, and development planning.

Drive Growth Through Collaboration

Partner with your team to achieve regional growth and performance goals.

Develop and execute strategic plans for key accounts and new business.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support customer needs.

Customer Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial clients.

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

Act as a technical and commercial resource for complex challenges.

Operational Excellence:

Oversee compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate policies.

Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.

Drive efficiency and cost control initiatives.

Regional Strategy & Growth:

Identify market trends and opportunities in the Central Area.

Lead regional initiatives to expand Solenis’ footprint.

Support product launches and innovation adoption.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field.

3–5 years of experience in chemical sales

Proven leadership experience in managing regional teams.

Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Willingness to travel within the area.

Valid driver’s license and ability to work independently.

Perks!

Opportunity for growth and career development

Competitive base salary plus sales incentive plan

Company vehicle, laptop and phone

Vacation, floating holidays and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) w/ company match

If you are a team leader with a passion for the pulp and paper industry and team development, we encourage you to apply.

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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 talentacquisition@solenis.com

The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,130.00 and $149,776.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.