Sales Manager - Chemical at Denver Beverage in Denver, CO

Description

Chemical Sales Manager – Warewash & Laundry Solutions 

Join a Team Built on Service, Relationships, and Excellence 

About Denver Beverage & Denver Refreshment Services 

Founded in 1986, Denver Beverage & Denver Refreshment Services is a family-owned Colorado company dedicated to helping our customers succeed through exceptional service, trusted partnerships, and operational excellence. 

We proudly serve restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, offices, and institutional clients throughout Colorado with beverage solutions, chemical programs, equipment service, office coffee, micro markets, and facility support services. 

Our mission is simple: 

To provide exceptional service, high-quality products, and trusted solutions that help our customers thrive while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees. 

We believe great businesses are built through relationships, accountability, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our Core Values 

• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service at every level 
• Expect excellence from our Team 
• Never Stop Learning 
• Value Integrity and hard work 
• Embrace diversity and inclusivity 
• Recognize Achievement 

Position Overview 

Denver Beverage is seeking a driven, relationship-focused, and technically skilled Chemical Sales Manager to lead the growth of our warewash and laundry chemical division across hospitality, healthcare, restaurant, and institutional markets throughout Colorado.  This is not simply a sales role. 

This position serves as both: 

• a trusted advisor to our customers, and  
• the company’s technical leader for warewash and laundry chemical systems.  

The ideal candidate brings a combination of: 

• strong sales ability,  
• technical troubleshooting expertise,  
• operational understanding,  
• and a passion for helping customers improve efficiency, sanitation, and overall performance.  

You will work closely with customers, technicians, operations leadership, and vendor partners to deliver solutions that create long-term value and exceptional service experiences. 

Key Responsibilities 

Business Development & Customer Relationships 

• Develop and grow warewash and laundry chemical business across healthcare, hospitality, restaurant, and institutional accounts.  
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while strengthening existing customer relationships.  
• Conduct facility evaluations and recommend operational, sanitation, and cost-saving improvements.  
• Build trusted relationships with:  
• ownership groups,  
• general managers,  
• executive chefs,  
• environmental services directors,  
• housekeeping leaders,  
• and purchasing teams.  
• Maintain regular account visits to ensure customer satisfaction, retention, and program success.  
• Collaborate with leadership on territory growth strategies and market development initiatives.  

Technical & Operational Leadership 

• Serve as Denver Beverage’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for warewash and laundry chemical systems.  
• Perform chemical titrations, dispenser setup, calibration, and sanitation verification.  
• Troubleshoot dish-machine and laundry chemical systems efficiently and professionally.  
• Support installations and work alongside service technicians to ensure high-quality execution.  
• Train customers and internal teams on:  
• chemical handling,  
• sanitation best practices,  
• equipment operation,  
• safety procedures,  
• and preventative maintenance.  
• Assist in developing SOPs, installation standards, and technical training materials for the Purworks chemical division.  
• Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal sanitation and safety requirements.  

Leadership & Strategic Support 

• Help drive the long-term growth strategy of the Purworks chemical division.  
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to service and sales personnel.  
• Participate in customer reviews, operational meetings, and solution planning discussions.  
• Support pricing strategy, customer retention initiatives, and operational improvements.  
• Contribute to building a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and exceptional execution.  

Requirements

Qualifications 

Required Qualifications 

• 3–5+ years of successful experience in commercial warewash and/or laundry chemical sales and service.  
• Strong technical knowledge of:  
• warewash systems,  
• laundry chemical systems,  
• dispenser programming,  
• titrations,  
• sanitation procedures,  
• and troubleshooting.  
• Experience with equipment installation and field service support.  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.  
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.  
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.  
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working within healthcare, hospitality, or institutional environments.  
• Familiarity with both low-temp and high-temp warewash systems.  
• Understanding of water quality impacts on chemical performance.  
• Leadership or team development experience is a plus.  

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive base salary plus commission and performance incentives  
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance  
• Health benefits  
• PTO and holiday pay  
• Ongoing training and professional development  
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a growing company  
• Supportive family-owned culture focused on teamwork, service, and excellence  

Why Join Denver Beverage? 

At Denver Beverage, we believe service still matters. 

We invest in our people, value long-term relationships, and work hard to create an environment where employees can grow personally and professionally while making a real impact for our customers. 

If you are passionate about customer relationships, operational excellence, and building something meaningful, we would love to talk with you.