Strategic Account Manager - Growth & Solutions

Avient Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking an Account Manager to drive profitable growth by targeting potential customers aligned with our specialization platform. You will forecast annual objectives for sales, margins and volume growth while selling at all management levels and building strong customer relationships.

The role requires the ability to solve customer problems with Avient solutions, collaborate across regional teams, and travel up to 70% to support strategic accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful sales experience in the plastics, packaging, or related industry.
• Broad knowledge of materials, products, and solutions within the plastic industry.
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 70%, including overnight travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop profitable growth by targeting potential customers aligned with the specialization platform.
• Forecast annual objectives for sales, margins and volume growth.
• Sell at all levels of management and build relationships to win and retain business.
• Develop contact matrices and establish relationships with key decision makers.
• Create and manage sales plans, budgets and account development strategies.
• Coordinate with regional sales teams and technical areas to drive growth.
• Maintain CRM data, track progress, and monitor competitive activity.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM experience

Materials industry knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Avient Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking an Account Manager to drive profitable growth by targeting potential customers aligned with our specialization platform. You will forecast annual objectives for sales, margins and volume growth while selling at all management levels and building strong customer relationships.

The role requires the ability to solve customer problems with Avient solutions, collaborate across regional teams, and travel up to 70% to support strategic accounts.