About us
In July 2023, Diversey was bought by Solenis. The agreement unites two of the industry's heavyweights with activities in related and highly complementary markets. Solenis produces sustainable specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, while Diversey specializes in providing solutions and technologies within cleaning, hygiene and infection prevention.
With the acquisition, Solenis has activities in over 130 countries, with 71 production facilities and over 15,000 employees. In 2024, Solenis is Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for the third consecutive year. For over 100 years, we at Diversey have worked to further develop and adapt our wide range of cleaning and hygiene solutions.
Our solutions include everything from patented cleaning agents, dosing and dispensing equipment, floor machines, digital monitoring systems, services and advice. Business we serve: Facility Management, Building Service Contractors, Foodservice, Hospitality, Public Sector, Healthcare, Channel Partners etc. We are green at heart and working with sustainable development as a very comprehensive concept that deals with both environmental, economic and social aspects.
Thanks to our long history as a market leader in hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, the name Diversey has today become synonymous with quality and credibility.
As an employee
At Diversey, we have a culture with focus on diversity, inclusion, well-being, flexibility and orderliness - where we respect each other, where we as a company have employed the whole person, and where there is room for and understanding of the whole person. We value the great importance of a good social environment, and we prioritize a safe working environment where you can feel safe and comfortable. Employee satisfaction and engagement is very important to us - we want to make sure that you develop and stay with us for many years.
About the role
The Sales Manager position is a high visibility position with profit and loss responsibility for the area while directly managing Territory Managers (site level sales representatives). This position will focus on leading and directing the assigned sales team within a country. Manager will work intensely on sales performance management, talent development, account retention and acquisition, developing senior site level customer relationships and meeting sales and margin objectives.
Responsibilities
Own and manage all programs related to sales performance, account profitability, and cash-flow improvement.
Conduct opportunity analysis for margin enhancement.
Establish and execute growth plans for organic expansion and new account acquisition.
Lead key customer negotiations.
Hold regular team meetings or calls to manage working capital, sales funnels, and project execution.
Develop, retain, and acquire talent using training tools and team development mechanisms.
Analyze territory design and sales role assignments based on market opportunity and talent availability.
Deliver on-the-job training and monitor employee performance.
Document performance issues and collaborate with HR to ensure role alignment or replacement if necessary.
Promote self-development and identify training opportunities for sales professionals.
Compile and share competitive intelligence with business directors or sector leaders.
Analyze customer data for process and experience improvements.
Prepare reports on competitive environment, sales opportunities, product/service enhancements, and recommendations for lead generation and sales effectiveness.
Coordinate with TCS to ensure service support for area accounts.
Facilitate development of key competencies (e.g., selling skills, technical skills) through onboarding programs.
Ensure Territory Managers are trained and capable of servicing ware washing, laundry, and housekeeping accounts.
Collaborate with Corporate and Strategic Account Managers to ensure account support is delivered as agreed.
Requirements
Education :…