Strategic Key Account Manager – Personal Care (Europe)

Milliken and Company; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company car

Other benefits

Job summary

Milliken and Company seeks an experienced Key Account Manager with a strong background in specialty chemicals and Personal Care/Hair Care. You will develop strategic account plans, build credibility with technical and commercial stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams across Europe.

You will implement solutions, manage major customers, and drive growth while traveling 30–40% across the region. A technical degree and 10+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Personal Care, Hair Care, Specialty Chemicals or related industries.
• Experience in Technical Sales, Business Development, Application Development, Product Management, Technical Service or Account Management.
• Experience with multinational customers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for home, fabric and personal care customers.
• Build relationships with R&D, Innovation, Product Development, Procurement and Marketing stakeholders.
• Translate technical customer needs into innovative solutions and commercial opportunities.
• Drive growth within existing accounts and identify new business opportunities.
• Support product evaluations, technical discussions and commercialization activities.
• Collaborate with internal R&D, Marketing, Regulatory and Commercial teams.
• Lead customer meetings, business reviews and technical presentations.

Skills

Technical sales

Hair care

Specialty chemicals

Account management

Cross-functional

Education

Chemical engineering / chemistry related degree

Job description

Milliken and Company seeks an experienced Key Account Manager with a strong background in specialty chemicals and Personal Care/Hair Care. You will develop strategic account plans, build credibility with technical and commercial stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams across Europe.

You will implement solutions, manage major customers, and drive growth while traveling 30–40% across the region. A technical degree and 10+ years of relevant experience are required.