Account Manager - Wax
Company Name:
Elevance Renewable Sciences
Position Type:
Full-time
A member of the business team, this position is focused on the sale of various naturally derived renewable specialty chemical products. This position is responsible for meeting revenue goals through prospecting, developing and expanding existing businesses and identifying opportunities in new business. Working with the technical team, the account managers work to resolve customer concerns and to identify new solutions to customer issues.
Ideally, the position is located in Elevances Corporate Headquarters and R&D facility in Woodridge, IL but may be able to be home based for candidates outside the Chicago area. Individuals living outside of the Chicago area must have access to a major transportation hub as the position requires frequent overnight travel.
Essential Job
Responsibilities:
Sell a broad range of naturally derived wax and related products to multiple market sectors, including candles, personal care, industrial coatings, adhesives and emulsions focusing on developing and growing the existing business into existing and new applications.
Initiate customer development efforts based on future products from bio-refinery into performance wax markets.
Assist in the development of sales strategy and execute against the strategy for defined customer base and/or territory.
Work with technical support and customer service to resolve customer complaints and problems.
Collaborate with the Market Development Team new business opportunities.
Communicate effectively across all functions within the company to ensure business objectives are met.
Manage pricing within defined parameters.
Manage day to day account responsibilities for portfolio of customers.
Collaborate with other Sales Team members to collectively deliver against volume and margin targets.
Stays abreast of trends and competitive conditions; communicates them regularly through the organization
Participate in trade shows or other events as appropriate.
Preparation, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Candidates Must have:
A minimum of a bachelors degree is required. Emphasis in business and/or a chemistry or chemical engineering focus is helpful; a technical degree coupled with an MBA is preferred but not required.
A minimum 5 years sales and/or business development experience in the specialty chemicals industry
Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial/sales agreements that include complex price and/or value issues.
Proven success in prospecting, developing and closing new business.
Strong capabilities growing and maintaining a network of contacts across and within customers and prospects, across all levels from entry level to C-Suite personnel
Strong listening skills; ability to hear and capture customer unmet (and often unstated) needs and performance requirements.
Exhibit strong customer relationship management skills and experience with CRM systems and tools to document daily activities
Shown the ability to deliver consistent results, according to a sales plan
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong candidates will also have:
Solid business judgment, analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Strong business, competitive and financial analysis skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral across functions and at various management levels internally and externally.
Versatility in interacting with customers and team members with different personality styles
Managed multiple priorities using time management best practices
Willingness and ability to work independently and with a team, be highly self motivated, have a strong sense of urgency.
High standards and ethics.
Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
Product knowledge of several of the following areas:
Waxes (Natural and/or paraffin)
Rheology Modifiers
Personal care products
Emulsions
Adhesives
Industry knowledge of several of the following areas:
Candle Manufacturing
Paper and Container CoatingsEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Elevance Renewable Sciences
Position Type:
Full-time
A member of the business team, this position is focused on the sale of various naturally derived renewable specialty chemical products. This position is responsible for meeting revenue goals through prospecting, developing and expanding existing businesses and identifying opportunities in new business. Working with the technical team, the account managers work to resolve customer concerns and to identify new solutions to customer issues.
Ideally, the position is located in Elevances Corporate Headquarters and R&D facility in Woodridge, IL but may be able to be home based for candidates outside the Chicago area. Individuals living outside of the Chicago area must have access to a major transportation hub as the position requires frequent overnight travel.
Essential Job
Responsibilities:
Sell a broad range of naturally derived wax and related products to multiple market sectors, including candles, personal care, industrial coatings, adhesives and emulsions focusing on developing and growing the existing business into existing and new applications.
Initiate customer development efforts based on future products from bio-refinery into performance wax markets.
Assist in the development of sales strategy and execute against the strategy for defined customer base and/or territory.
Work with technical support and customer service to resolve customer complaints and problems.
Collaborate with the Market Development Team new business opportunities.
Communicate effectively across all functions within the company to ensure business objectives are met.
Manage pricing within defined parameters.
Manage day to day account responsibilities for portfolio of customers.
Collaborate with other Sales Team members to collectively deliver against volume and margin targets.
Stays abreast of trends and competitive conditions; communicates them regularly through the organization
Participate in trade shows or other events as appropriate.
Preparation, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Candidates Must have:
A minimum of a bachelors degree is required. Emphasis in business and/or a chemistry or chemical engineering focus is helpful; a technical degree coupled with an MBA is preferred but not required.
A minimum 5 years sales and/or business development experience in the specialty chemicals industry
Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial/sales agreements that include complex price and/or value issues.
Proven success in prospecting, developing and closing new business.
Strong capabilities growing and maintaining a network of contacts across and within customers and prospects, across all levels from entry level to C-Suite personnel
Strong listening skills; ability to hear and capture customer unmet (and often unstated) needs and performance requirements.
Exhibit strong customer relationship management skills and experience with CRM systems and tools to document daily activities
Shown the ability to deliver consistent results, according to a sales plan
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong candidates will also have:
Solid business judgment, analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Strong business, competitive and financial analysis skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral across functions and at various management levels internally and externally.
Versatility in interacting with customers and team members with different personality styles
Managed multiple priorities using time management best practices
Willingness and ability to work independently and with a team, be highly self motivated, have a strong sense of urgency.
High standards and ethics.
Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
Product knowledge of several of the following areas:
Waxes (Natural and/or paraffin)
Rheology Modifiers
Personal care products
Emulsions
Adhesives
Industry knowledge of several of the following areas:
Candle Manufacturing
Paper and Container CoatingsEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
