Manager, Sales - Pulp & Paper (Oregon)

Solenis•Toledo, OR

1d•$102,130 - $149,776•Onsite

About The Position

Solenis is seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Sales – Pulp & Paper to lead commercial efforts within the pulp and paper market. This role is based in Toledo, Oregon. The successful candidate will be both a strategic sales leader and a hands-on people manager, overseeing a small technical support team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven sales leadership experience, preferably 5+ years within pulp & paper, industrial manufacturing, or a related technical industry.
Prior experience as a people manager with demonstrated ability to develop and motivate employees.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to work effectively with engineering and service teams.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly between Toledo and Halsey, OR, and occasionally to customer sites.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds.
Self-confidence to support persuasion and sales efforts

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue and market share within the pulp and paper industry.
Manage and expand relationships with key customers, serving as a trusted commercial partner.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of two direct reports: Service Technician and a Support Engineer
Support and perform standard work as required to ensure safe and effective treatment programs, generate weekly and monthly reports, maintain inventory, order materials, equipment uptime
Collaborate closely with operations, service, and engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
Monitor sales performance, forecast demand, and report on key metrics.
Identify new business opportunities, market trends, and competitive activity.
Support customer visits, trials, and technical discussions as needed.