Account Manager - Coatings - Specialty Chemicals

ChemSource Recruiting; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Account Manager to spearhead sales of specialty chemical raw materials in the vibrant Toronto market. This home office-based role involves managing sales activities for coatings, adhesives, and sealants, emphasizing relationship building with key customer personnel. The ideal candidate will possess a strong chemistry background and a proven track record in sales, particularly within the chemical industry. With a competitive compensation package and an uncapped sales incentive plan, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic sector.

Benefits

Uncapped sales incentive plan

Full company benefits

Monthly car allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical sales, especially in coatings and adhesives.
• Strong success in building relationships with R&D and formulation teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales activities and grow revenue from existing accounts.
• Develop relationships with customers, focusing on R&D and formulations.

Skills

Sales Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Chemistry Knowledge

CRM Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Account Manager - Coatings - Specialty Chemicals

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Our client, a global leader in the supply of specialty chemicals, requires an experienced chemical industry sales professional. The successful candidate will manage sales activities of chemical raw materials including resins, pigments, and additives to paint and coatings, adhesive, sealant manufacturers, and other industrial applications in a territory based in Toronto, Ontario. This is a home office-based position, and the successful candidate must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue and profit from an existing base of business while generating new leads and closing new sales of specialty chemical raw materials used to make paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants (CASE), and other industrial applications.
• Develop successful relationships across multiple levels in the customer's organization, with an emphasis on R&D and formulations personnel.
• Manage all pricing, sales agreements, and contracts.
• Create sales reports and manage all customer information via the CRM system.
• Develop account plans and coordinate sales activities with other company team members and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; Chemistry or related science major preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience selling chemical raw materials such as resins, additives, pigments into coatings, adhesive, sealants applications.
• Prior chemical distribution sales experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and closing target accounts.
• Strong interpersonal skills, along with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory as required.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package including an uncapped sales incentive plan, full company benefits, and a monthly car allowance.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Industry

• Chemical Manufacturing