Leadership Development Manager

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.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Position Summary
The Leadership Development Manager plays a critical role in developing the next generation of organizational leaders. This position is responsible for identifying leadership potential, creating development pathways, and providing coaching that prepares employees for expanded leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping others grow and thrive in leadership roles. This is a highly travel-intensive position requiring approximately 75% travel (about 3 weeks per month) to support field coaching, leadership development, and business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of future leaders.
• Assess talent and identify employees with leadership potential.
• Design and execute leadership development programs and workshops.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and developmental feedback.
• Support succession planning initiatives across the business.
• Lead and develop Business Development Managers and Training Managers.
• Measure program effectiveness and improve leadership readiness outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people-development experience.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience in leadership development, talent development, sales management, training, or related fields.
• Ability to influence and develop leaders at various career stages.
• Willingness to travel frequently, with heavy travel requirements of approximately 3 weeks per month (75% of the time)

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