Account Manager

Chem-Impex International; Wood Dale, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chem-Impex International, a family-owned distributor and manufacturer of high-purity research chemicals in Wood Dale, IL, is seeking an Account Manager to grow and retain key lab relationships. You will own an assigned customer portfolio, lead calls and meetings, prepare product presentations and quotes, and ensure seamless order fulfillment.

Bring a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related life sciences and 2+ years in sales or account management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a life sciences field.
• 2+ years of experience in sales, account management, or customer-facing roles in life sciences, chemicals, or related industry.
• Strong scientific foundation with ability to learn and communicate technical product applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed mindset, capable of owning priorities and driving results with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits or industry events.

Responsibilities

• Own an assigned customer portfolio, driving strategies to retain and grow relationships.
• Lead customer calls, meetings, and check-ins to understand technical needs and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver product presentations, price quotes, and sales collateral.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the catalog to match customers with right product solutions.
• Partner with marketing, customer service, and operations to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Maintain records of customer interactions and pipeline activity in HubSpot.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Self-directed mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or life sciences

Job description

Chem-Impex International is a family-owned distributor and manufacturer of high-purity research chemicals, serving the global life science research community since 1981. Headquartered in Wood Dale, IL, we support a catalog of 32,000+ products, with particular depth in peptide chemistry, amino acids, and diagnostics. It's a small, close-knit team where you'll learn fast, work closely with experienced colleagues, and see the direct impact of your work.

Why this Role Exists

• This role exists to support that growth by building meaningful, day-to-day relationships with the researchers, scientists, and labs we serve.

What You\'ll Own

• Own an assigned customer portfolio, driving strategies to retain and grow existing relationships.
• Lead customer calls, meetings, and check-ins to understand their technical needs and identify new opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver product presentations, price quotes, and sales collateral.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the Chem-Impex catalog to confidently match customers with the right product solutions.
• Partner with marketing, customer service, and operations to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and pipeline activity in HubSpot, using data to inform account strategy.
• Gather and relay industry feedback to support our product strategy.
• Represent Chem-Impex at roadshows and industry events.

What You\'ll Bring

• A Bachelor\'s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life sciences field.
• 2+ years of experience in sales, account management, or a customer-facing role, ideally within life sciences, chemicals, or a related industry.
• A strong scientific foundation with the ability to learn and communicate technical product applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A self-directed mindset, comfortable owning priorities, solving problems, and driving results with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits or industry events.

Why Join Us

• We are a close-knit team that values real connection across roles, cultures, and backgrounds.
• You will work directly alongside purchasing, quality, legal, and operations, giving you a clear, practical understanding of how a business runs.
• We make space to share and celebrate, from samosa breaks to holiday potlucks.
• We take pride in the details because thoughtfulness is part of how we work.

Compensation

• Annual Commission Target: $65,000
• Total Compensation Target: $130,000
• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chem-Impex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, citizenship and immigration status, order of protection status, arrest record, reproductive health decisions, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.