Account Manager - MB&A

Teknor Apex Company; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex Company is seeking an Account Manager for our Masterbatch & Additives business. You will acquire new accounts and maintain existing relationships by executing strategic initiatives, with an entrepreneurial approach to territory planning and development in the Southeast region.

The role requires 2–4 years of sales experience, a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, chemistry, engineering or a related field, and willingness to travel 50–60% (to 60%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, chemistry, engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of sales experience or relevant industry experience.
• Strong ability to execute full sales cycle from prospecting to closing and relationship cultivation.
• Frequent travel; residence in the Southeast territory.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new accounts and maintain existing ones by executing strategic initiatives.
• Manage territory plans and develop key customer relationships in the US Southeast.
• Coordinate with customers to gain MB&A approvals and increase sales and margins.
• Negotiate contracts and obtain orders; provide technical support and product recommendations.
• Represent Teknor Color at trade shows and industry events; travel 50–60%+

Skills

Sales experience

Territory management

Prospecting & closing

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Sales reporting tools

Job description

Job Category: Sales / Business Development

Requisition Number: ACCOU004640

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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Remote (US)

Description

Overview:

As aAccount Manager for our Masterbatch & Additives business, you will be responsible for acquiring new and maintaining existing accounts by executing the company strategic initiatives.Entrepreneurial approachto territory management, including planning, implementing, and taking ownership of your territory plans to enhance key relationships and drive territory results. Partner with your customers by providing the latest in standard and custom color concentrate solutions. Customer base includes thermoplastic processors in injection molding, blow molding, extrusion and roto-molding.

Our MB&A business consistently delivers a high-quality products and exceptional customer service. You can expect strong technical and manufacturing support along with the tools needed to significantly reduce lead times to ensure your success and set you apart from the competition.

• Territory to include the US Southeast Region with large majority being GA and NC based with frequent travel estimated at 60%-70%.
• This is a field- based position, you must live in the Southeast Territory.
• Responsible for establishing good business relationships with existing customers and developing prospects to gain MB&A approvals that will lead to increased sales volume and profit margins.
• Works with new and existing customers to gain approvals for increased sales volume.
• Establishes good business relationships.
• Obtains product suggestions from Technical Service to meet customer requirements through TSR.
• Negotiates contracts for increased sales.
• Obtains orders.
• Offers technical support to customers.
• Addresses and communicates complaints with both Teknor Color Technical Service and customer.
• Attends Regional and National sales meetings.
• Represents Teknor Color at trade shows.
• Attends and participates in industry related seminars.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, chemistry, engineering or related field of study
• Position requires between 2-4 years sales experience, or relevant experience within the industry.
• Highly skilled executing the full sales cycle including prospecting, cold calling, closing business and cultivating long term customer relationships.
• Frequent travel estimated at 50%-60%.
• Must reside in the Southeast territory.
• Solid business acumen including excellent verbal, written and persuasive business communication
• Ability to develop new approaches to replace products and develop niche markets.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise good business judgment and discretion along with the ability to analyze and address territory opportunities by building key customer relationships.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships through collaboration with colleagues, as well as internal and external contacts.
• Strong computer skills including experience with ERP systems and sales reporting tools

Physical Requirements:

• Remote/home office base, close to major metropolitan airport
• Driver’s license and passport
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Other languages not required, but a definite advantage
• Travel >50% within the Americas, plus occasional global travel as required
• Ability to work and manage time effectively when traveling
• Punctual, reliable and professional
• Ability to understand and embody corporate values
• Ability to accommodate challenging work schedules

NOTE: The above job description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.

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