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Business Development Manager – Water Treatment – F&B Industry

Business Development Manager – Water Treatment – F&B Industry

CompanySolenis
LocationWilmington, DE, USA
Salary$105600 – $147840
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • A depth of experience (typically 5+ years) in sales or business development, with proven results in complex, B2B environments — ideally in utilities, water treatment, or food and beverage sectors.
  • A Bachelor’s degree (or higher), or equivalent experience that demonstrates your ability to succeed in a fast-moving, collaborative sales environment.
  • A strong track record of navigating competitive markets, managing key accounts, and capturing new business opportunities with strategic grace.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning, with the curiosity to uncover customer needs and the resilience to meet evolving challenges.
  • Ability to travel 50-75% (based on geographic location)

Responsibilities

  • Guide business development efforts in a defined geographic region or customer group within the Food & Beverage utility sector.
  • Identify untapped opportunities and attract new customers to expand Solenis’ footprint, while elevating our brand presence and market share.
  • Collaborate with the Corporate Accounts team to bring sales strategies to life—aligning with broader organizational goals while meeting the unique needs of your territory.
  • Support new product introductions as part of a forward-thinking, customer-centric acquisition strategy.
  • Offer thoughtful market insights and customer feedback to marketing and R&D teams to help shape future innovations.
  • Build trusted, long-term relationships with senior partners and decision-makers at strategic customer organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A forward-thinking, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and act on opportunities for expansion.
  • A consultative and empathetic sales approach that places customer success at the center of everything you do.
  • The ability to set clear priorities and deliver on high-impact business development initiatives that align with your annual revenue targets.
  • A proactive, team-based mindset — you’ll work in close partnership with account managers and cross-functional teams to design creative, data-based solutions.
  • The confidence to empower investment decisions with a clear view on return and impact, backed by strong market analysis.