Tissue & Towel Applications Team Leader

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 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

The Applications Tissue & Towel Team Leader is a player-coach role that emphasizes guiding and empowering a team focused on technical service, business growth, and the introduction of new technologies. This individual will inspire and lead a team of engineers and project managers specializing in Tissue & Towel products and market segments. With a deep understanding of product applications, the Team Leader will support resource management, mentor team members, and champion initiatives to bring innovative technologies to market while fostering geographic expansion. Key responsibilities include providing customer support, validating new products, training field sales teams, developing technical expertise, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate and Inspire: Work alongside Product Managers to develop strategies and business plans aimed at driving new technology adoption and achieving revenue targets with empathy and insight.

• Support and Grow Relationships: Nurture relationships with existing customers while identifying and creating new opportunities by guiding teams to address application challenges for both core and new product launches.

• Foster Innovation: Stay ahead of market trends, develop ROI calculators, and secure necessary resources for successful validation of new products, all while maintaining a focus on customer needs and growth potential.

• Mentorship & Development: Lead and mentor team members with a nurturing approach, supporting their skill development and preparing them for future opportunities and growth within the team.

• Empower and Educate: Lead the technology transfer process with patience, training sales teams, presenting to customers, and sharing valuable technical data to enhance understanding and ensure market safety.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Science and/or Engineering preferred, or equivalent years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

• 15+ years of industry experience with a strong foundation in leading teams, managing resources, and executing projects with compassion and understanding.

• A deep understanding of value sales, new product introductions, and how to drive growth within the Tissue & Towel market while staying attuned to the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.

• A proven ability to build trusting relationships, influence stakeholders with empathy, and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including R&D and Corporate Accounts.

• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to listen attentively, present effectively, and resolve conflicts with care and understanding.

• In-depth knowledge of chemical/product program administration, always maintaining a focus on optimizing operations with safety at the forefront.

• A passion for marketing innovation, ensuring that safety standards are upheld in every project, with a strong focus on delivering both excellence and care.

• A genuine commitment to customer service, with a proven ability to balance work demands while achieving growth and fostering a supportive work environment.

Sub-Market Specialty Experience

• A deep, empathetic understanding of the Tissue & Towel market.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is expected to be 50% or more, depending on the assignment, with a focus on flexibility and work-life balance.

General Work Environment

• Travel to customer industrial sites, both indoors and outdoors, in varying temperature extremes. The ability to stand for long periods and climb stairs is required. Manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude are helpful. Safety equipment (hardhat, glasses, hearing protection, boots, gloves, H2S monitor) is required.

• Frequent automobile and air travel; proximity to a national airport is preferred. Non-travel time will be remote from the home office.

Skills: Behavioral & Technical

• Industry and customer literate, or the ability to quickly learn about the industry and Solenis technologies.

• Strong leadership with a nurturing, empowering style that inspires trust and collaboration.

• A results-driven approach with a compassionate, proactive attitude toward addressing complex issues.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on listening and understanding.

• Ability to build and sustain relationships at all levels of management, prioritizing connection and understanding.

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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