Key Account Manager - Pulp & Paper (Paducah, Kentucky)
About The Position
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. Join Solenis and make an impact where technical expertise meets customer success. We’re looking for a Key Account Manager to drive growth, optimize customer operations, and deliver high‑value solutions across industrial accounts in the Pulp & Paper and Water industries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of chemical experience within an industrial setting
- Strong hands‑on troubleshooting and mechanical skills
- Proven ability to build customer relationships and grow accounts
- Excellent communication and technical reporting skills
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Grow the business: Identify and win new opportunities while expanding existing accounts
- Lead technical programs: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize treatment systems for performance and efficiency
- Build strong relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to operations, engineering, and procurement teams
- Own account success: Manage revenue, pricing, contracts, and customer satisfaction
- Deliver results: Present insights, drive improvements, and support customers in achieving operational goals
- Champion safety & compliance across all customer sites
Benefits
- Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
- 3 weeks of vacation
- additional floating holidays & sick time
- Competitive Base Salary
- Incentive Plan
- Annual Merit Increases
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Company Vehicle
- Laptop
- Phone
- medical
- dental
- vision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
