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: Competitive salary, flexible work, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic industry while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant sales or account management experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Account Manager – Paints & Coatings
- 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.#LI-JS1
Account Manager - Paints & Coatings employer: Lubrizol
At Lubrizol, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity. Our Data Scientist Interns benefit from a competitive hourly wage, flexible internship durations, and a supportive work environment located in Hazelwood, near Derby, UK, where they can collaborate with a diverse team on impactful projects. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with perks like paid holidays and a subsidised on-site restaurant, Lubrizol is dedicated to empowering our employees to thrive both in their careers and personal lives.
