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Technical Sales Rep-Edmonton Area

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on driving sales for Solenis by executing in-person sales calls and building relationships with clients in the Edmonton area. You will engage with various teams to enhance product offerings and ensure customer satisfaction while contributing to the company's growth in the specialty chemicals market.

Qualifications

  • Experience in technical sales or a related field.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Ability to maintain Salesforce records.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of water treatment chemistries and related products.
  • Preferred: Experience collaborating with corporate and regional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Execute 15+ high-impact, in-person sales calls daily following the proven 'Gears of Selling' process
  • Carry and present a 40 lb sales demo bag with live samples and visual aids on every call
  • Write 40+ orders per month with emphasis on high-volume products
  • Build and maintain a minimum of 200 active accounts purchasing 10+ SKUs each

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Solenis

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • 10,001+
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 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. COVID-19 from Solenis As COVID-19 continues to affect everyone around the world with varying degrees of impact, Solenis remains focused on the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities. Our products are defined, in many countries, as essential to critical infrastructure and we are continuing to manage our operations in a manner intended to ensure the safety of everyone as well as maintain business continuity. In all instances, Solenis follows the guidance issued by the CDC, the World Health Organization and local government authorities. If you have any COVID-19 related questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Solenis representative or alternatively send an email to soleniscommunications@solenis.com.

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Job description

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 16,500 professionals in 160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company, recognized five years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute 15+ high-impact, in-person sales calls daily following the proven “Gears of Selling” process
  • Carry and masterfully present a 40 lb sales demo bag with live samples, contamination tools, filtration cutaways, and visual aids on every call
  • Follow the structured Sales Bag Progression to uncover needs, demonstrate value, recommend solutions, and close business on the spot
  • Consistently write 40+ orders per month, with strong emphasis on high-volume products including grease, gear oils, hydraulic & transmission fluids, engine oils, Tier 4 diesel fuel programs, cleaners, degreasers, and aerosols
  • Build and maintain a minimum of 200 active accounts purchasing 10+ SKUs each
  • Collaborate with Corporate, Regional, and Key Account teams on joint calls, program rollouts, and contract execution
  • Deliver annual Value Advantage reports quantifying cost savings, uptime gains, and ROI
  • Perform disciplined Friday PM Planning every week and maintain real-time Salesforce records

What Success Looks Like

  • 15+ quality face-to-face calls per day
  • Rapid new account acquisition and consistent same-store growth
  • Deep consultative relationships with maintenance, engineering, and purchasing teams
  • Documented customer success driving margin and wallet growth
  • Spotless Salesforce execution

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 health, dental, vision and a defined contribution pension plan, 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 employer. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, and will be considered without regard to any ground protected by human rights legislation, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, and disability. Solenis provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process, and invites candidates to let us know about their accommodation needs.

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 $1.00 and 500,000,000.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.


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We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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