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 flexible work, comprehensive benefits, 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 lasting 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
- 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.
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We think you need these skills to ace Account Manager - Paints & Coatings in Manchester
Account Management
Sales Growth
Customer Relationship Management
Technical Sales
Collaboration
Communication Skills
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