Account Manager (w/m/d)

Nouryon; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment contract.

Competitive salary package.

30 days of annual leave.

Employer-funded pension scheme.

Training courses and development.

Company bike

Job summary

Nouryon in Cologne, Germany, is seeking an Account Manager (w/m/d) to manage key customers in the high-temperature market and the steel industry. You will work with Product Management, Technical, and Marketing to execute the mid- to long-term sales strategy, and you will travel across Europe about one third of the time.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and at least five years of international sales experience selling technically complex products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• At least 5 years in international sales of technically complex products.
• Experience selling to steel, refractory, or high-temperature materials customers.
• Excellent written and spoken English; another business language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and grow account revenue.
• Manage Nouryon customers in high-temperature markets across Europe.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Technical and Marketing teams.
• Develop and implement mid- to long-term sales strategies.
• Prepare accurate forecasts and maintain CRM data.
• Travel to customer sites across Europe approximately one-third of the time.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Account Manager (w/m/d) # Account Manager (w/m/d)Fulltime*Koeln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany*Apply NowApply until: **4Dec2026**Do you have experience as an Account Manager in the chemical industry, or do you hold a Master’s degree and a scientific or technical background, for example in chemical engineering, and are now looking to move into a commercial role? Then you could be the next Account Manager (w/m/d) at Nouryon.Apply now and become part of our team!At Nouryon, our global team is committed every day, both collectively and individually, to achieving greater goals. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers, helping to meet the needs of society today and in the future. About the jobThis position is responsible for managing Nouryon customers with a strong focus on the high-temperature market and the steel industry. The Account Manager works closely with the Product Management, Technical, and Marketing teams to successfully implement the mid- to long-term sales strategy.You will be part of a team of three Account Managers. In this role, you will regularly travel to customer sites across Europe, with travel accounting for approximately one-third of your working time.In your future role as an Account Manager, you will be responsible for the following tasks:* Achieving agreed sales targets in line with budget objectives.* Increasing sales volume and profitability within assigned customer accounts.* Delivering short- and long-term business objectives.* Identifying and developing new business growth opportunities.* Maintaining direct customer contact and professionally representing Nouryon at customer sites.* Preparing accurate sales forecasts and maintaining up-to-date business systems based on market intelligence.* Acquiring new customers and expanding business with existing accounts.* Ensuring high customer satisfaction and building long-term customer relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within customer organizations.Your qualifications* Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a comparable technical or scientific discipline.* At least 5 years of experience in international sales of technically complex products.* Experience selling to customers in the steel industry, refractory industry, or the high-temperature materials market.* Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective relationships with customers and business partners.* Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in an additional foreign language at a business level would be an advantage.Your skills* Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.* Results-driven mindset, with the ambition and commitment to achieve challenging business objectives.* Self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented approach, combined with strong commercial acumen and business focus.* High level of initiative, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to actively drive change and continuous improvement.We offer you* Permanent employment contract.* Competitive salary package.* 30 days of annual leave.* Employer-funded pension scheme.* Training courses and development programs to support your personal and professional growth.* Company bike (bike leasing program).Good to knowThis is a permanent full-time position based in Cologne.Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. We do not accept applications via email. Once we receive your application, we will review how well your profile matches the requirements of the position.For more information about our hiring process, please visit: https://www.nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/We look forward to receiving your application!About NouryonIf you are looking for your next career step, apply today and join Nouryon’s global team, delivering essential solutions that help our customers manufacture everyday products across personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, and pharmaceuticals.Our employees are driven by a desire to make a difference and actively contribute to positive change. If this sounds like you, we are ready to support your ambitions. From day one, you will be encouraged to grow both personally and professionally through challenging opportunities and extensive learning and development programs, all within a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.ContactIf you have any questions about the recruitment process, your application, or require assistance, please contact: [e-mail].#WeAreNoryon #LI-Onsite #LI-JO1We have already selected our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly request that advertising agencies, recruitment agencies, and staffing firms refrain from contacting us regarding this position.