Strategic Account Manager – Materials Science

Airbus; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

401(k) plan

Healthcare plan options

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking an Account Manager to drive sales and maximize profit in the assigned territory. You will maintain frequent face-to-face and telephone contact with customers, identify opportunities, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver optimal solutions.

The role emphasizes customer retention, strategic growth, and proactive pipeline management. Significant travel and a strong commercial mindset are expected to excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical distribution, preferably in sales (3–5 years).
• Proven ability to manage relationships and identify opportunities with customers.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales objectives and focus on customer retention; improve satisfaction (including digital channels).
• Identify customer potentials and cross-/range-sell to existing customers; engage stakeholders.
• Set growth strategies and targets; align with Sales Manager.
• Conduct customer visits, prepare meetings, and close proposals.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial understanding

Self-management

Customer-centric

Strategic thinking

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking an Account Manager to drive sales and maximize profit in the assigned territory. You will maintain frequent face-to-face and telephone contact with customers, identify opportunities, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver optimal solutions.

The role emphasizes customer retention, strategic growth, and proactive pipeline management. Significant travel and a strong commercial mindset are expected to excel in this position.