Strategic Distribution Lead: Growth & Partnerships

Verdant Specialty Solutions LLC; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdant Specialty Solutions LLC is seeking a Distribution Manager to shape and grow our U.S. distribution business.

You’ll leverage market knowledge and distributor networks to acquire new customers, deepen partnerships, and drive profitable growth across Home & Personal Care, Energy Solutions, and Industrial portfolios. Remote Midwest, East or Southeast preferred with travel 30–40% domestically and occasional international trips.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of commercial experience in specialty chemicals, chemical distribution, or related industrial markets.
• Experience managing distributors, channel partners, or strategic accounts, with revenue and margin growth.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, or related discipline.
• Strong relationship-building and analytical skills; comfortable with CRM and reporting tools.
• Travel 30–40% domestically, with occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Shape distribution strategy, identify gaps in market coverage.
• Build relationships with distributor leaders and sales teams with growth plans.
• Open doors to new customers and expand existing accounts.
• Negotiate agreements and pricing within authority, protect margins.
• Equip distributors with product launches, technical training, and joint visits.
• Coordinate commercial, technical, and supply teams to meet customer needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, or related

Tools

CRM software

Reporting tools

Job description

Verdant Specialty Solutions LLC is seeking a Distribution Manager to shape and grow our U.S. distribution business.

You’ll leverage market knowledge and distributor networks to acquire new customers, deepen partnerships, and drive profitable growth across Home & Personal Care, Energy Solutions, and Industrial portfolios. Remote Midwest, East or Southeast preferred with travel 30–40% domestically and occasional international trips.