Sales Account Manager - Chemical Manufacturing (34748)

A global supplier of industrial chemicals and lubricants is currently seeking a motivated Sales Account Manager to join their office in the southern Arlington Heights, IL area. The ideal candidate will maintain good relationships with the key accounts and deliver customer-oriented technical support and prompt solutions. This is a full-time, direct hire position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Sales Account Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Build relations with key purchasing and quality representatives
• Develop new business accounts and maintain good relations with key purchasing and quality representatives at client locations
• Create price quotations and negotiate price / costs with customers; secure product orders and follow up on tracking and delivery
• Collaboration with sales team and management to develop sales goals, process improvements, market research and analysis, etc.
• Assist with product pricing and provide quotations to customers
• Very occasional business travel to customer locations (up to 25% maximum)
• Other duties as assigned

Sales Account Manager Requirements Include:

• Bachelors degree in a Business-related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record is required
• Experience in account management and / or new business development, preferably in the manufacturing sector
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects as needed
• Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.

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