Account Manager

Merritt Recruitment Careers; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global distributor of specialty chemicals is seeking a proactive Account Manager to champion business growth and develop key accounts. This home-based position involves frequent UK and overseas travel, with responsibilities including ownership of major accounts, revenue growth through existing and new customer engagement, and collaboration across technical, marketing, and operational teams. Ideal for individuals thriving in a fast-paced environment with deep product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of major accounts across the lubricants, industrial chemicals, and wider energy landscape.
• Grow revenue by engaging with existing customers, identifying new opportunities, and promotion of new and existing formulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to leverage technical, marketing, and operational expertise for customer success.
• Manage the full commercial cycle from sample coordination and opportunity tracking to proposals, pricing updates, and performance reviews.

Job description

Location : Home-based with frequent UK and overseas travel

An exciting career opportunity has emerged within a global distributor of specialty chemicals. As they continue to expand their footprint across the lubricants and energy sectors, the business is seeking a proactive Account Manager to champion business growth and develop key accounts. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving technical environment and wants to combine commercial drive with deep product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of major accounts across the lubricants, industrial chemicals, and wider energy landscape.
• Grow revenue by engaging with existing customers, identifying new opportunities, and promotion of new and existing formulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to leverage technical, marketing, and operational expertise for customer success.
• Manage the full commercial cycle from sample coordination and opportunity tracking to proposals, pricing updates, and performance reviews.

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