Chemical Sales Account Manager - Personal Care Raw Materials
Job Description
This role is located on the East Coast and the company may provide relocation assistance. Onsite work is required for the first 3-6 months before going remote/hybrid and travel is 50%. Candidates must be willing to relocate to the area and work onsite for the first 3-6 months when not traveling.
Base salary $95,000-$125,000
Commission eligible
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off.
Position Overview
This role is responsible for driving growth within the business segment by expanding market share, introducing new products, developing new applications, and supporting business development initiatives. The position requires consistent execution of both annual and long-term business objectives across revenue, volume, margin, and product vitality goals. Onsite presence is required when not traveling for business.
Key Responsibilities
- Expand the segment through sales growth, new business opportunities, and product launches.
- Implement and execute both short- and long-term strategic business plans, while staying ahead of market trends and serving as a source of customer insight and competitive intelligence.
- Build and manage strong relationships with external industry partners to enhance product positioning and identify opportunities for new product development.
- Develop and carry out account strategies, including key account plans and demand generation initiatives.
- Lead and maintain relationships with major accounts, developers, consultants, and trade associations, while supporting promotional activities and stakeholder engagement on large projects and regulatory specifications.
- Utilize Salesforce to track and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities, ensuring continuous growth.
- Stay proactive in understanding customer needs in a competitive environment, collaborating with global marketing, product management, and technology teams to support new product launches.
- Provide accurate sales forecasting aligned with operating plans and growth objectives.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 50% travel, depending on business needs.
- Onsite work is required when not traveling.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Minimum of 3 years of sales experience within the personal care sector, ideally with exposure to chemical raw materials.
- Demonstrated history of achieving and exceeding sales goals with a consistent record of success.
Preferred:
- Proven experience in distribution management, key account development, and managing relationships with multinational companies.
- Background in developing and executing both annual and long-term business strategies, including market analysis, share growth initiatives, and delivering measurable profit and expansion results.
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com
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Job Requirements
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Minimum of 3 years of sales experience within the personal care sector, ideally with exposure to chemical raw materials.
- Demonstrated history of achieving and exceeding sales goals with a consistent record of success.
Preferred:
- Proven experience in distribution management, key account development, and managing relationships with multinational companies.
- Background in developing and executing both annual and long-term business strategies, including market analysis, share growth initiatives, and delivering measurable profit and expansion results.
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com
JO: 156.25TM
#LI-TM1
Meet Your Recruiter
Tory Mack
Technical Recruiter
What I Do:
I am proud to be part of the CPS flagship division, Industrial Laboratory. Our company started in order to serve the industrial chemicals industry, one of the backbones of the U.S. economy, by bringing together talented technical specialists with the companies that need them. I recruit and place people in the following positions:
- Formulation/Product Development
- Organic and Polymer Synthesis
- Application Chemistry
- Technical Service
- Process Chemistry
- Analytical/Method Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Group Leader/R&D Manager
My Recruiting Philosophy:
When working with you as a candidate I have 3 goals:
Listen and ask questions to find out what the right opportunities look like for you
Connect you with active openings and interested companies based on your criteria
Educate you throughout the interview process to help you become a standout candidate for each individual opportunity
About Me:
I grew up in Southern Indiana and moved to the greater Chicago area 10 years ago. My education is in opera and music, so I enjoy anything and everything related to the arts! I love helping people through recruiting – I believe the right career move is one of the most important decisions a person can make and it is a privilege to be a part of that process.