Account Manager

Sun Chemical Corporation; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for company vehicle

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation seeks an experienced Sales Account Manager based in the Chicagoland area to grow customer share across Illinois and Indiana. You will manage existing accounts and develop new business, coordinating with Manufacturing, Product Management, and Service teams to optimize revenue and margins.

The role requires a 60% travel commitment and a proven track record in technical or commercial ink packaging environments.

Qualifications

• 5 years of successful sales or technical sales experience in related industries.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, or other CRM software.
• Track record of professional sales accomplishments.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• All sales activities relative to assigned accounts.
• Develop a consultative, value-added strategy to optimize opportunities within the territory.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Management, Technical Service, Regulatory and Customer Service to provide top‑tier service.
• Serve as a gateway to Sun Chemical’s market leading technology for inks, coatings, consumables, and sustainable products.
• Learn Customers Operating Reality and provide Voice of the Customer feedback to Sun Chemical.
• Develop and maintain account level strategies, identifying key buyers and decision makers.
• Partner with the Regional Sales Manager to set volume, revenue and margin targets and plan how to achieve them.
• Identify competitive threats and opportunities and develop strategies to protect and grow the customer base.
• Manage day-to-day territory needs through in-person and remote customer interactions.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline or Business Administration

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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• Realistic first year total target compensation $130,000
• Eligible for company vehicle

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website atwww.sunchemical.com or connect with us onLinkedIn orTwitter

The Sales Account Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and growing share in the territory, by expanding sales to existing customers and developing new business opportunities within the Northeast US region. The ideal candidate will be based in the Chicagoland area and manage customer accounts in Illinois and Indiana. This role will optimize the company’s position by improving revenue and margin according to established regional goals and objectives.Remains current on market conditions that have an impact on the region and use the information to anticipate market changes for Sun, our customers, and our customers’ customers. This role orchestrates resources to gain the necessary support to meet our customers’ needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• All sales activities relative to their assigned accounts.
• Developing a consultative, value-added strategy to optimize opportunities for growth within the territory.
• Collaborating with internal resources including Manufacturing, Product Management, Technical Service, Regulatory and Customer Service to provide the highest standard of service.
• Act as a gateway to the depth and breadth of Sun Chemical’s market leading technology for Inks, Coatings, Consumables and next-generation sustainable products and technologies.
• Learn and understand the Customers Operating Reality, providing Voice of the Customer feedback to Sun Chemical.
• Develop and maintain account level strategies, identifying key buying factors, stakeholders, decision makers and influencers. Develop value propositions specific to each customer and their needs.
• Partner with the Regional Sales Manager to develop volume, revenue, margin targets and strategize how to meet those targets.
• Recognize and understand competitive threats and opportunities, developing strategies to protect existing customer base and capture new business.
• Manage day-to-day territory needs through in-person and remote customer interactions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline, Business Administration or other relevant area of study desired.
• 5 years of successful sales or technical sales experience, preferably in the printing ink, flexible packaging or commercial sheetfed industry. Experience in Chemical Distribution Sales, Chemical Water Treatment Sales, Graphic Arts Sales, or Printing is also highly desirable.
• Track record of professional sales accomplishments.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, or other CRM software.
• True “roll-up-the-sleeves and get it done/whatever it takes” attitude.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:

60% (local and regional) with overnight travel <20%

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.