Account Manager

at  Brenntag

JOB SUMMARY:

Account Managers are responsible for managing the overall sales efforts in their assigned territory to maximize sales and profit. They must utilize frequent face-to-face and/or telephone contact in a consultative sales approach to ensure the satisfaction of customer needs. They must identify selling opportunities and assertively act upon the opportunities that offer maximum potential and/or gross profit - both with existing customers through cross- and range-selling as well as with new leads. They must uphold Brenntag’s core values and focus on customer excellence in all regards every day.

KNOW-HOW MANAGEMENT (5% TO-BE)

• Maintain an up-to-date level of product knowledge, e.g., via training.
• Keep up to date with changes and updates in the product portfolio and in the market.
• Keep up to date on feedstock and upstream developments that impact product price movements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferably Post-Secondary Education with a focus in Business, Science or equivalent.
• Experience in the chemical distribution business, preferably in a sales capacity (3 to 5 years previous experience in sales role).