1284-Sr. Key Accounts Manager (Pulp & Paper)

Overview

Our client is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Description

You will be managing an assigned account or group of accounts with the primary responsibility to create value for the assigned customers through the technical service you provide. You will also assist in identifying new product opportunities and selling to existing customers. Additionally, you may be asked to coach indirect reports to manage business, customer relationships and business goals.

 
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Requirements

Qualifications

What you will bring! 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Science or other technical degree). Would consider experience in lieu of a technical degree 7+ years of industry experience (pulp and paper or water treatment preferred) 
• Solving complex and non-routine technical problems
• Strong relationship management skills
• Industry and customer literate, or ability to pick up industry and company technologies quickly.  
• Drive for results; proactively addresses complex issues. 
• Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 

Benefits

Perks!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan 
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
• Recharge with paid time off, 3 floating holidays and separate sick days 
• Competitive Salary, Incentive Plan and Annual Merit Increases 
• 401k Plan with Match 
• Relocation assistance

General Work Environment:
Indoors and outdoors, with driving involved. You could be faced with working in temperature extremes. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs, manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude helpful. Use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, gloves, and H2S Monitor as required or needed.