Strategic Regional Sales Leader — Key Accounts

LANXESS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global bonus

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Flexible work

Training & development

Equal opportunity

Job summary

LANXESS is seeking a results-driven sales leader to manage and grow regional and distributor accounts within the Lab Lubricant Additives business. You will develop key account plans, maintain CRM, and collaborate in IBP processes.

The role requires 5–10 years of sales experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel up to 50%. Ideally based in the Midwest with mobility to Chicago/Ohio area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, MBA or Advanced Technical Degree preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant sales experience.
• Strong leadership, relationship building and strategic thinking.

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, niche value propositions in MWF/Lubricant Additives.
• Lead cost management and participate in IBP monthly meetings; coach junior sales managers as needed.

Skills

Sales experience

People management

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Conflict management

Customer focus

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Advanced technical degree

Job description

LANXESS is seeking a results-driven sales leader to manage and grow regional and distributor accounts within the Lab Lubricant Additives business. You will develop key account plans, maintain CRM, and collaborate in IBP processes.

The role requires 5–10 years of sales experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel up to 50%. Ideally based in the Midwest with mobility to Chicago/Ohio area.