Senior Portfolio Manager - Building Care

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery 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 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

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As Senior Portfolio Manager you will report into the Senior Marketing Director and will work closely across the entire North American Building Care platform for all sectors. You are responsible for all product marketing needs of the portfolio, creating a value proposition for each sector including portfolio rationalization and optimization; product improvement and development; P&L of assigned portfolio; and downstream marketing to support sales efforts. You will support a growing portfolio of foodservice and laundry products and support a number of market segments.

As Senior Portfolio Manager you will partner with internal stakeholders like R&D, Supply Chain and Finance to optimize the product portfolio and additionally interface with the Business Units' Sales and Marketing professionals to drive product sales and determine strategic direction of the portfolio.

Externally, you will partner with professional organizations, engage equipment manufacturers, product development and market research agencies to build an innovative portfolio for today and tomorrow's business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with sector and portfolio teams to develop a strong value proposition and product line marketing strategy for Diversey's Building Care and Floor Care portfolios, while contributing to broader platform and portfolio strategies and roadmaps. Lead the overall portfolio strategy for North America Building Care by expanding current offerings and identifying adjacent growth opportunities.
• Own product portfolio performance and lifecycle management, including analyzing key metrics, interpreting market trends, and developing actionable recommendations to drive growth and profitability. Manage product line maintenance and simplification initiatives, prioritizing regional needs in collaboration with Platform and R&D teams, while overseeing multiple complex development projects alongside existing portfolio support.
• Drive innovation by leading world-class product launches and capturing Voice of Customer (VOC) insights across North America, translating them into business cases and feeding into the innovation funnel via Central Marketing. Maintain a deep understanding of the Building Care market by sector, including competitive positioning, emerging trends, and unmet customer needs.
• Ensure clear, consistent, and compelling product messaging by updating all internal and external online resources. Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, value chain, finance, and regulatory, to execute projects and support product line activities effectively.
• Support commercial success by partnering with sales and sector marketing teams to develop customer proposals, sales presentations, and program implementations. Collaborate with sector leaders to refine and optimize the portfolio value proposition for different markets and ensure compatibility and effectiveness of products with equipment in the marketplace.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or sufficient related work experience
• 5+ years' experience in digital marketing, building websites and analytics would be highly recommended for this role
• Requires strong communication and presentation skills, financial acumen, project management and leadership skills

• Understanding of the EPA registration process for sanitizers
• Ability to work cross functionally with teams to balance solutions in accordance with budget, schedule and tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail
• Strong market research and planning with successful execution and measurement
• Collaborative team player
• Technical Communication Skills - Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, findings & recommendations to leadership
• Ability to influence customer behavior using new ways of thinking, changing habits, increasing awareness, engagement, trial and acceptance

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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