At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key customer relationships and drive sales growth in the Paints & Coatings sector.
- Company: Join a global leader in sustainable technologies with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a hybrid environment with travel across Europe and a focus on sustainability.
- Why this job: Make an impact by promoting innovative solutions and building long-term partnerships.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant sales or account management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Blackley (Manchester), United Kingdom
Travel: Up to 40% throughout Europe
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day remote)
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Manage and grow relationships with key Paints & Coatings customers across Europe, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
- Drive profitable sales growth through the expansion of existing accounts and identification of new business opportunities.
- Develop and execute customer account strategies aligned with market trends, customer objectives, and Lubrizol growth priorities.
- Collaborate with Technical, R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to deliver differentiated customer solutions.
- Provide commercial and technical support on Lubrizol’s portfolio, including hyper-dispersants, waxes, resins, polymers, dispersions, and formulated solutions.
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, utilizing Dynamics CRM to track opportunities, forecast growth, and support business planning.
- Promote sustainable technologies and solutions that help customers meet evolving regulatory and environmental requirements.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of sales, technical sales, account management, or business development experience.
- Demonstrated success in building customer relationships and driving commercial growth within a B2B environment.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and cultures.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify customer needs and develop value-added solutions.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Europe.
Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward
- Experience within the paints, coatings, additives, specialty chemicals, or adjacent industrial markets.
- Technical understanding of coatings formulations and application technologies.
- Experience managing European customer accounts.
- Knowledge of sustainability initiatives, REACH regulations, and emerging market trends impacting the coatings industry.
- Experience using Dynamics CRM or similar customer relationship management platforms.
Benefits that Empower You
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentive plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package aligned with local market practices.
- Flexible work environment.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Career and professional growth within a global organization.
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement.
Account Manager - Paints & Coatings in Manchester employer: Lubrizol Corporation
At Lubrizol, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Blackley, Manchester, where innovation meets collaboration. Our hybrid work model promotes flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth through comprehensive learning opportunities ensures that you can thrive in your career. Join us to be part of a vibrant community that values inclusivity and sustainability, making a meaningful impact across Europe in the Paints & Coatings industry.
