Regional Product Manager

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. 

Summary

The Regional Product Manager is responsible for providing Strategic Business Unit (SBU) leadership within an assigned region to impact profitable growth.  The Product Manager defines the results that are needed for the product line and sets the strategic direction for how to grow the product line. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop growth strategies for the SBU(s) and manage the portfolio in alignment with Global Product Management to upgrade the overall product mix towards more differentiated and higher margin products.

• Work collaboratively and provide input for the creation of a multi-generational product plan.

• Execute and support pricing strategy in alignment with Global Product Management

• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to optimize profitability through cost management (making the right products at the right assets, developing a regional supply strategy, and managing through supply constraints) 

• Manage “backend” product processes and act as point person for all coordinating teams on Regulatory/Supplier Issues, New Product Introductions, etc. 

• Partner with Product Regulatory, Product Support, Planning, Pricing and Applications to assist with raw material management, inventory management, and regional production strategy. 

• Maintain the price book to ensure correct and timely updates 

• Own the tactical product management actions and regional execution of product lifecycle strategy including the regional SBU forecasting process.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor's Level Equivalent Technical degree (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, etc.)

• You have 7+ years professional industrial experience; ideally including prior experience in Applications, Sales, Global Marketing, R&D

• You are a strategic thinker and problem solver who has the ability to apply analytic solutions to business problems.

• You have demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across multiple teams.

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.