Sector Specialist - Food & Beverage (Harvest & Protein)

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 .

Join our Diversey team as an Application Sector Specialist with focus on Harvest, further processing and protein. You will deliver advanced technical support to the Food and Beverage customer base of Diversey - A Solenis Company.

What You'll Do

Presents to Technical Associations as a technical representative of Diversey F&B.

Detailed written reports required to capture the value as well as technical points of work performed.

Accompany sales team on plant / customer assessments and be capable of communicating F&B value propositions as well as identifying opportunities within a prospects account to deliver such value.

Applications and process troubleshooting related to all sectors within the protein (meat) industry.

Perform plant audits related to chemical usage and applications, documenting CIP (Clean in Place) and OPC (Open Plant Cleaning) projects and their related sustainability impacts.

Work closely with DFC (Direct Food Contact) applications and speak knowledgably about DFC chemistry, applications, and impact on shelf life.

To be responsible for ensuring sales teams are properly trained and aware of business innovations, new projects, products, and applications as well as of business-related technical trends through the implementation of selected training programs.

To develop and manage new and existing relations with local authorities and control bodies, Industry technical forums and business-related associations as needed.

To understand market dynamics, customer needs, and areas for growth through strategic insight.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required (science, food science, chemistry, engineering, etc.)

Many years of experience in the harvest / protein Sector, other food sector experience is an asset.

Advanced knowledge of meat sectors (beef, pork, poultry, further processing etc..) and their processes with understanding and knowledge in Cleaning and Sanitizing using both CIP and OPC concepts

Willingness to travel up to 50-75% of the time throughout North America and hold a valid driver's license. Additionally, passport and ability to travel to Canada is also needed.

Direct Food Contact (intervention) knowledge with ability to speak knowledgably to customers about various DFC chemistries, advantages, etc...

Having experience in, or an understanding of water treatment is an asset.

Perks!

Competitive health + wellness benefit plan

Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!

Recharge with 3 weeks of vacation, additional floating holidays & sick time

Competitive Salary and Sales Incentive Plan

401(k) Plan w / Match

Company Vehicle, Laptop & Phone

Come work with us at Diversey, a Solenis Company, where you can build a career that makes a difference.

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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 $105,600.00 and $176,000.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.