Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals - Coatings

Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals - Coatings Account Manager - Specialty Chemicals - Coatings Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from ChemSource Recruiting Recruiter - Chemical Industry Commercial, Technical and Engineering positions Our client, a growing global leader in the supply of specialty chemicals requires an experienced chemical industry sales professional. The successful candidate will manage sales activities of chemical raw materials including resins, pigments and additives to paint and coatings, adhesive, sealant manufacturers and other industrial applications in a territory based in the greater Chicago, IL area. This is a home office based position and the successful candidate must reside in the sales territory. Responsibilities Grow revenue and profit from an existing base of business while generating new leads and closing new sales of specialty chemical raw materials used to make paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants (CASE) and some other industrial applications. Develop successful relationships across multiple levels in the customer's organization with an emphasis on R&D and formulations personnel. Manage all pricing, sales agreements and contracts. Create sales reports and manage all customer information via the CRM system. Develop account plans and coordinate sales activities with other company team members and management. Requirements Bachelor degree; Chemistry or related science major preferred. At least 5 years experience selling chemical raw materials such as resins, additives, pigments into coatings, adhesive, sealants applications. Prior chemical distribution sales strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in identifying and closing target accounts. Strong interpersonal skills in addition to excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to travel within the assigned territory as required. Our client offers a competitive compensation package including an uncapped sales incentive plan, full company benefits and a monthly car allowance. Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Future Visa sponsorship is not available. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Chemical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ChemSource Recruiting by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Disability insurance 401(k) Tuition assistance Get notified about new Account Manager jobs in Greater Chicago Area . Chicago, IL $81,000.00-$124,000.00 12 hours ago Greater Chicago Area $130,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$68,000.00 1 month ago Mount Prospect, IL $130,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $50,000.00-$65,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 4 weeks ago SaaS Account Manager - (OTE $150,000/year USD) @ CXT Software Account Manager, Publisher Success - (Remote - US) Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Account Manager, Sexual Health, OTC Client Services/Account Manager (In-house Agency) Greater Chicago Area $56.00-$58.00 1 day ago Greater Chicago Area $95,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $200,000.00-$260,000.00 1 day ago Account Manager, Strategic Partnerships | Field-Based Healthcare Liaison | Chicago, IL Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$70,000.00 3 months ago Wood Dale, IL $75,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $146,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$70,000.00 6 days ago Key Account Manager, Hospital Accounts - IL Aurora, IL $110,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $123,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Key Account Manager - Non Traditional (Central) Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr