Highlights

Location: Germany, Netherlands or Switzerland
Work Type: Hybrid (mix of remote and in-office/client travel)
3 - 5 years experience in specialty chemicals applications, including Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers (CASE), Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids (Lub & MWF), Agrochemicals, and Flavors & Fragrances (F&F)
Inside Sales: Cold calls, leads, networking, events
3 – 5 years in sales/account management
English (C1)

Job Description
The Account Manager will manage and grow existing and new customer accounts across Europe, build long-term relationships with stakeholders, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions and meet customer needs. This role carries individual budget responsibility and contributes directly to business development goals.

Develop sales pipeline through prospecting (cold calls, leads, networking, events).
Drive sales growth with both existing and new clients.
Present via calls, webinars, video conferences, and travel to customer sites.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Strategically manage CRM pipeline; guide customers through the decision process.
Conduct market analysis: customer needs, competitors, suppliers.
Work with internal teams on quality, regulatory, and technical matters.
Identify solutions to customer challenges and support product introductions.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Science (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering) or Business (Sales, Marketing).
3–5 years’ experience in sales/account management, ideally in specialty chemicals or pharma.
Proven track record in meeting sales targets and delivering client solutions.
Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of the pharma/chemicals value chain.
Self-driven, organized, and results-oriented.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Analytical and data-driven approach to sales strategy.
Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools.

Application

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How many years of experience do you have selling "Chemical Raw Materials" to formulators or manufacturers (excluding experience with finished products)? *

In which specialty chemical sectors do you have experience? (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers (CASE), Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids (Lub & MWF), Agrochemicals, and Flavors & Fragrances (F&F) or any related) *

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