Sr. Account Manager - Industrial Solutions, Oilfield Chemicals

SI Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Account Manager to lead sales in the EMEA market for industrial solutions and oilfield chemistry. This role is pivotal in fostering long-term customer relationships and driving commercial performance. With a focus on strategic market execution, you will engage with large accounts, develop account plans, and ensure profitability through effective contract management. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture that values diversity, operational excellence, and personal growth. If you're ready to make an impact in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare packages

Vision care subsidies

Life assurance

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Flexible working opportunities

Access to mental health support

Additional holiday entitlement

Learning and development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical sales and business development in a multinational environment.
• Fluent in English and German; French and Italian advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of market strategy and maintain customer relationships.
• Manage sales contracts and achieve annual sales budget.

Skills

Business Acumen

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Player

Operational Excellence

Education

BS in Chemistry

BS in Chemical Engineering

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Sr. Account Manager - Industrial Solutions, Oilfield Chemicals

At SI Group, we aspire for all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Account Manager EMEA Industrial Solutions & Oilfield Chemistry to be responsible for sales within the EMEA market segment. This is a business and strategic role requiring a high level of customer engagement with large accounts to maintain and develop long-term customer relationships, maximize sales and commercial performance, and drive results. Reporting to the Sales Director Industrial Solutions EMEA, who is based in France, the Senior Account Manager will be home-based with frequent travel to the Middle East and Caspian business area, as well as occasional global travel, with availability during non-standard work hours.

How You Will Make an Impact:

1. Understand and help drive the execution of market strategy, product selection, pricing, manufacturing site selection, sales process, payment terms, channel management, and resolve any conflicts between the regions.
2. Prepare and execute annual Account Plans and Key Account strategies for assigned accounts.
3. Set and achieve the annual sales budget (total margin) in conjunction with the Director of Sales EMEA.
4. Interact with SI Group’s large customers and sell the product portfolio, using the strength of the brand, to help achieve company revenue and profitability objectives.
5. Understand the industrial solutions and oilfield chemistry market in the assigned region and promote realistic growth opportunities for existing and new products.
6. Manage price changes to maintain/improve profitability to achieve company margin and profit expectations for current, new, and modified products.
7. Manage sales contracts (purchase & supply agreements) where appropriate by negotiating, amending, or updating information as necessary. Proactively review contracts on a regular basis to ensure customer requirements are met and SI Group is achieving maximum value.
8. Review the product portfolio regularly with the EMEA Sales Director to ensure the business is in a position to meet sales goals and objectives and maximise the utilisation of its resources to execute the regional market strategy.
9. Work in conjunction with CTS (Customer Technical Service) to resolve any technical issues and complaints.
10. Provide a projected forecast of sales by customers and products monthly.
11. Support the Behavioral Safety Program and contribute to managing SI Group’s Quality Program, ISO 9001, and RC 14001 Standards, in conjunction with relevant regional quality management employees.
12. Understand the regulatory and EHS conditions in the region.

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

1. Business Acumen: Understanding economic drivers, cost consciousness, finance fundamentals, and a drive for results.
2. Strong analytical, strategic, organizational, reporting, presentation, and communication skills, together with the ability to work effectively in a regional team environment.
3. Understanding of business practices and policies with the ability to pursue functional initiatives consistent with business needs and strategy, with the ability to simplify complex issues.
4. Passion for operational excellence.
5. Drive effective implementation of programs that support business strategy.
6. Positive attitude to motivate a matrix organization in accomplishing ambitious goals.
7. Respond positively to change, helping others to do the same, and motivating the organization to accomplish ambitious goals.
8. Strong team player who is influential in a matrix organization and builds strong relationships fostering a collaborative environment engaging others.
9. BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business Administration with a science minor, MBA or equivalent desirable.
10. Experience in chemical sales and business development with a proven track record in an international (multinational) business environment.
11. Proven leadership and teamwork qualities.
12. Language Skills: English and German fluent verbal and written. French and Italian languages advantageous.

What We Value:

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centres around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or country, but may include:

• Physical Health benefits including healthcare packages and vision care subsidies.
• Financial Wellness opportunities including life assurance and enhanced employer pension contributions.
• Wellbeing benefits including additional holiday entitlement, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, access to mental health support, various optional social activities, and fruit available on site.
• Progression opportunities including access to learning and development programmes that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.

Belonging at SI Group

At SI Group, we strive for all employees to perform to their fullest potential. We create an environment where diversity is embraced, voices are heard, boundaries are pushed, and value is created.

We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as a driving force toward making the impossible possible, and we’re committed to ensuring all employees embrace it.

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