Account Manager - Paints & Coatings

Lubrizol IMEA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible work

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol IMEA is seeking an Account Manager for Paints & Coatings to manage European customer relationships, drive profitable sales growth, and execute strategic account plans. You will collaborate with Technical, R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver differentiated solutions and support customers with Lubrizol’s portfolio including additives, resins, and dispersions.

The role requires at least 2 years in sales or account management, a chemistry/engineering background, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of sales, technical sales, account management, or BD experience.
• Proven track record of building customer relationships and growing revenue in a B2B environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborates across functions and cultures.
• CRM and MS Office proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with Paints & Coatings customers across Europe.
• Drive sales growth by expanding existing accounts and pursuing new opportunities.
• Develop and execute account strategies aligned with market trends and Lubrizol priorities.
• Collaborate with Technical, R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to deliver solutions.
• Provide commercial and technical support on Lubrizol portfolio.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline using Dynamics CRM.
• Promote sustainable technologies meeting regulatory and environmental requirements.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

CRM Dynamics

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Travel willingness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dynamics CRM

Job description

Account Manager – Paints & Coatings

Location: Blackley (Manchester), United Kingdom

Travel: Up to 40% throughout Europe

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day remote)

How You'll Make An Impact

• Manage and grow relationships with key Paints & Coatings customers across Europe, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Drive profitable sales growth through the expansion of existing accounts and identification of new business opportunities.
• Develop and execute customer account strategies aligned with market trends, customer objectives, and Lubrizol growth priorities.
• Collaborate with Technical, R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to deliver differentiated customer solutions.
• Provide commercial and technical support on Lubrizol's portfolio, including hyper-dispersants, waxes, resins, polymers, dispersions, and formulated solutions.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, utilizing Dynamics CRM to track opportunities, forecast growth, and support business planning.
• Promote sustainable technologies and solutions that help customers meet evolving regulatory and environmental requirements.

Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of sales, technical sales, account management, or business development experience.
• Demonstrated success in building customer relationships and driving commercial growth within a B2B environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and cultures.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify customer needs and develop value‑added solutions.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Europe.

Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward

• Experience within the paints, coatings, additives, specialty chemicals, or adjacent industrial markets.
• Technical understanding of coatings formulations and application technologies.
• Experience managing European customer accounts.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives, REACH regulations, and emerging market trends impacting the coatings industry.
• Experience using Dynamics CRM or similar customer relationship management platforms.

Benefits That Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentive plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package aligned with local market practices.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career and professional growth within a global organization.
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.

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