Senior Customer Manager

Dow; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay with bonus

Competitive retirement program

Employee stock purchase programs

Student Debt Retirement Savings Match

Wellbeing program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow Consumer Solutions seeks a Senior Customer Manager to oversee regional/global brand-owner relationships, develop annual sales plans, and lead cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes strategic account management, cross-business opportunities, and strong customer collaboration across multiple locations, including Midland, MI.

The candidate will manage complex negotiations, use CRM tools, and drive growth while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military degree equivalence required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience.
• U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.
• No visa sponsorship is available for these U.S. positions.

Responsibilities

• Manage account portfolio - prepare and implement account plans.
• Lead and coordinate customer relationships.
• Develop and execute sales/marketing plan, delivering value and volume.
• Collect and utilize market intelligence to shape sales/marketing plan.
• Lead/conduct negotiations and implement price changes.
• Collaborate with other function(s) stakeholders to deliver improving CX results.
• Use CRM, DSR, CMT, Smart Pricing at “expert” level.
• Deliver growth, including cross business opportunities.
• Understand short vs long term trade offs and articulate them for win solutions.
• Coach and mentor junior employees.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or military equivalent

Tools

CRM

DSR

CMT

Smart Pricing

Job description

About you and this role

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and this role Dow Consumer Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Customer Manager! This position can be located at the following locations: Midland, MI Houston, TX Collegeville, PA Marietta, GA Virtually on the East Coast In this role, you will be responsible for managing the regional and cross business aspects of a key global brand owner relationship focused in personal care. You will also be responsible to manage other direct accounts of various sizes. You will be charged to develop and deliver the sales plan each year, understand Dow’s portfolio and strengths to enable your explorations, uncover new opportunities, and work closely with TS&D and Marketing to build a pipeline of both technical and commercial opportunities. You will manage many stakeholders and deliverables, and lead cross-functional teams. While the scope of the role is regional, it may include certain global negotiations or projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage account portfolio - prepare and implement account plans.
• Lead and coordinate customer relationships.
• Develop and execute sales/marketing plan, delivering both value and volume.
• Collect and utilize market intelligence to shape sales/marketing plan.
• Lead/conduct negotiations and implement price changes.
• Collaborate with other function(s) stakeholders to deliver improving CX results.
• Use CRM, DSR, CMT, Smart Pricing at “expert” level.
• Deliver growth, including cross business opportunities.
• Understand short vs long term trade offs and is able to articulate them for win solutions.
• Coach and mentor junior employees.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military degree equivalence at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience.
• A minimum requirement fortheseU.S. based positionsis the ability to work legally in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship/support is available, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Skills

• Business Acumen: strong business acumen and ability to clearly communicate financial trade offs.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation: Self-starter with a strong bias for action and negotiating skills.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness:Demonstratesthe ability to build andmaintainstrong, productive relationships with customers, colleagues, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Influencing Skills: Leadership skills to work cross-functionally and ability to successfully drive initiatives/issues through influence.
• Analytical Thinking: Project management skills, business acumen, and strategic / analytical thinking capability.

Additional Notes

Relocationassistanceis not available forthesepositions. This position may require travel based on business needs. Travel frequency and duration mayvaryandspecific expectations will be discussed as business requirements evolve.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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