Account Manager, Care Additives

Eastman; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Career development programs

Job summary

Eastman seeks an Account Manager to execute our business and segment strategies at the customer level, enabling customer success and optimizing volume and margin growth as well as cash flow for Eastman. The role can be home-based anywhere in the US, ideally in the Eastern half, with approximately 40% travel.

You will develop Territory Management Plans, generate leads, build cross-functional relationships, and leverage Salesforce to forecast and manage opportunities, while delivering value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, technical or science from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of experience in sales/commercial roles preferred.
• Experience with amines, personal care, water treatment, or oil and gas markets is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Territory Management Plans to maximize growth.
• Generate and develop sales leads within the territory to close opportunities.
• Cultivate cross-organization relationships to develop new business beyond procurement.
• Protect and close new business to meet sales targets.
• Use Opportunity Management to prioritize and track opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal resources to ensure timely funnel movement.
• Develop market insights and growth opportunities.

Skills

Territory Management

Sales Strategy

Customer Relationship Management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or science

Tools

Salesforce (SFDC)

Job description

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Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com .

Role Profile

The Account Manageris responsible forexecuting our business and segment strategies at the customer level by enabling customer success andoptimizingvolume and variable margin growth as well as cash flow for Eastman. To effectivelyaccomplishthis, the Account Manager must prioritize efforts across their territory, generate demand through discovery to uncover unmet needs, articulate compelling customer value propositions, and develop and execute account strategies which align with our business and segment strategies.

The position canbehome-based anywhere in the US, ideallyinthe Eastern half of the US, and in the proximity of an airport. Approximately 40% of travel isrequiredfor this role.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and execute Territory Management Plan and account plans to ensure maximum business growth from the sales territory based on detailed analyses.
• Generateanddevelopsales leads within the sales territory to close new opportunities and achieve sales goals.
• Cultivate a network of relationships across the value chain and within the customer organization beyond procurement to develop new business;utilizeconsultative selling skills.
• Use effective techniques to protect and close newbusinessesensuring sales order values meet sales targets.
• Use Opportunity Management processes to effectively prioritize, track and drive sales opportunities that align with business and segment strategies.
• Collaborate with internal resources to ensure opportunities are provided with the required resources to ensuretimelyfunnel movement.
• Develop market / customer insight andidentifygrowth opportunities via customer and territory analysis and collaboration with internal / external partners.
• EffectivelyleverageSalesforce for documentation, collaboration, and analysis.
• Forecast based on customer insights, market insights, and opportunity progression toprovidemonthly volume guidance.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms of sales agreements.
• Tailor Value Propositions to ensure customer benefits are communicated and understood.
• Utilize public and business sources for competitive and customer information that allows a broader understanding of the market and uses this to expand sales within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technical or science from an accredited university is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in sales/commercial roles is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the amines, personal care, water treatment and oil and gas markets is beneficial.
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce (SFDC), is beneficial.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $137,500.

At Eastman, we are committed to transparency and integrity in our compensation practices. Eastman includes salary ranges in some job postings to provide clear compensation information and to be compliant with state laws that require disclosure. Not all postings display ranges due to factors like location, market conditions, or position specifics. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their salary questions during the interview process.

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies

• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away

• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.

Growth & Development

• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.