Regional Sales & Distribution Lead – Lubricant Additives

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement plans

Health insurance

Global bonus program

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in Pittsburgh seeks a seasoned sales professional to manage and grow key accounts in the Lubricant Additives business. You will own account plans, drive revenue, and collaborate with internal teams to forecast and optimize supply and budgeting.

The role requires 5–10 years of sales experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel up to 50%. Midwest relocation or residence preferred, with a focus on customer value and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant sales experience in B2B environment.
• Must be able to sell and drive results with a customer focus.
• Excellent people management, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales at key, regional and distributor accounts with account and budget responsibility.
• Develop and maintain key account plans while keeping CRM current.
• Identify customer and product combinations and niche value propositions, especially in Metal Working Fluids/Lubricant Additives.

Skills

Sales

Customer focus

Leadership

Strategic thinking

CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree or MBA

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Job description

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH in Pittsburgh seeks a seasoned sales professional to manage and grow key accounts in the Lubricant Additives business. You will own account plans, drive revenue, and collaborate with internal teams to forecast and optimize supply and budgeting.

The role requires 5–10 years of sales experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel up to 50%. Midwest relocation or residence preferred, with a focus on customer value and strategic thinking.