Our client, a global leader in specialty ingredients manufacturing, is seeking an Account Manager for their Personal Care Team. The Account Manager will report into the Personal Care Sales Manager, Midwest and will be responsible for driving sales growth through current customers as well as new customers through sales development activities in the Midwest area.
Please note, this role is 100% REMOTE but candidates must be based out of the Greater Chicago, IL area and travel will be at minimum 50% to customer sites.
Responsibilities Overview:
- Maintain or increase share at current customers and identify and deliver new pieces of business by developing projects with R&D and Purchasing teams
- Manage Sales contracts and agreements including pricing, payment terms, and rebates and negotiate pricing and terms
- Maintain regional market knowledge by attending industry events and identifying market trends
- Prospect for new customers, develop sales leads, and establish new relationships with valid new customer contacts
- Manage current and new customer by establishing a proper outreach frequency and follow-up ensuring strong relationships at all levels within the account
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other technical field preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in specialty chemical sales (specifically in “Personal Care”), with a proven track record of success
- Travel and visit customers a minimum of 50% of work time
- Highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and organizational skills required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Work Location: Remote