Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals - Coatings

ChemSource Recruiting; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Manager to drive sales of specialty chemicals in the greater Chicago area. In this home office-based role, you'll leverage your extensive experience in the chemical industry to manage existing accounts while generating new business opportunities. Your expertise in building relationships with key stakeholders, especially in R&D, will be crucial for success. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including an uncapped sales incentive plan and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Monthly Car Allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical raw materials sales.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to develop relationships with R&D personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales activities of chemical raw materials in the territory.
• Grow revenue and profit from existing business and new leads.
• Create sales reports and manage customer information.

Skills

Sales Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Chemistry Knowledge

Account Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Related Science

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals - Coatings

Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals - Coatings

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Our client, a growing global leader in the supply of specialty chemicals requires an experienced chemical industry sales professional. The successful candidate will manage sales activities of chemical raw materials including resins, pigments and additives to paint and coatings, adhesive, sealant manufacturers and other industrial applications in a territory based in the greater Chicago, IL area. This is a home office based position and the successful candidate must reside in the sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue and profit from an existing base of business while generating new leads and closing new sales of specialty chemical raw materials used to make paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants (CASE) and some other industrial applications.
• Develop successful relationships across multiple levels in the customer's organization with an emphasis on R&D and formulations personnel.
• Manage all pricing, sales agreements and contracts.
• Create sales reports and manage all customer information via the CRM system.
• Develop account plans and coordinate sales activities with other company team members and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree; Chemistry or related science major preferred.
• At least 5 years experience selling chemical raw materials such as resins, additives, pigments into coatings, adhesive, sealants applications.
• Prior chemical distribution sales strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and closing target accounts.
• Strong interpersonal skills in addition to excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory as required.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package including an uncapped sales incentive plan, full company benefits and a monthly car allowance.

Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Future Visa sponsorship is not available.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

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