Technical Account Manager
If you’re an energetic sales pro looking to advance your career in the chemical industry, read on….
Company
- Privately owned national specialty chemical distribution firm that values people, process and performance
- They’ve been in business for over 30 years and have grown tremendously over the last few years
- They have a very strong presence in the Lower 48
- The owners are committed to growing the company for many years to come
Position
- Due to the aforementioned growth of the firm, they are in need of an experienced technical account manager to grow and maintain business in the Northeast US
- This person will be calling on a variety of personnel, including upper-level decision-makers at multinational firms
- This person will be responsible for the marketing and sale of specialty chemicals to existing and prospective accounts in the coatings, adhesives, sealant, and elastomer (CASE) industry
- Owns and sets account plans/goals/priorities for customers, both short and long-term
- Manages and owns the overall account relationship to customers and is the “face” of the firm to the customer
- Position is home-office based
Qualifications
- Five or more years of industrial sales experience is required and chemical distribution experience is highly preferred
- A four-year bachelor’s degree is required (chemical engineering or chemistry degrees are highly preferred)
- Company greatly values intellectual curiosity
- Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills are required