Account Manager – Personal Care

Barentz

Account Manager at Barentz responsible for market growth and relationship building. Develops strategies for profitable sales and maintains customer satisfaction.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeOakbrook Terrace • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement strategies to grow Barentz’ market presence and gross profit throughout the assigned market territory
Utilize product knowledge and sales experience to clearly deliver the value proposition to customers, existing and new
Search relentlessly for opportunities to partner with suppliers based on customer needs and record and maintain these in Barentz’ Opportunity Pipeline system
Sustain and improve upon the level of service offered to our customers via unique and new service initiatives to ensure we’re Creating Customer Success® at all times
Stay on top of and provide analyses of industry changes, emerging markets and market shifts as well as new products and competitive landscapes
Attend (as required) and recommend participation in industry tradeshows and other events
Represent Barentz as a leader in the industry through conferences, industry events, social media platforms, etc.
Incorporate appropriate sales techniques when prospecting new customers, ensuring effective communication of Barentz’ brand and market presence
Move prospects through the sales process to secure new business
Prepare and deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations, where applicable, either in person or virtually
Secure in-person customer visits with purchasing, R&D, and sales and marketing contacts at potential customers
Address customer questions, concerns and inquiries with a sense of urgency and accuracy
Send quotes to new/existing customers and sample requests, etc., as required
Participate in new product introductions, training, joint sales calls, and testing
Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities including, but not limited to, product and sales training
Issue timely reporting of customer issues and opportunities through call reports, emails and other means of communication
Participate in regular 1 2 1 meetings with supervisor to discuss the status of the territory’s business and growth opportunities
Provide regular forecast updates utilizing Barentz’ online forecasting tool
Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities
Other duties and responsibilities as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

University or College degree, preferably in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, etc., or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Minimum 5 years of technical sales, service, product management and/or lab experience
Proven ability to expand profitability of a sales territory and exceed targets within the industry
Established supplier relationships would be considered an asset
Demonstrated ability and skills to sell and grow business based on features, advantages, benefits (FAB’s), understands market pricing, competitive landscape
Professional Sales, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Quality Systems training desired
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
Must have a valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability
Fluent in English, a second language would be considered an asset
Self-motivated, high energy, independent, flexible, creative, responsible, an engaging level of enthusiasm and a positive outlook
Strong calculation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Must be very detail oriented and meticulous in how work is performed
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization
Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Develop and implement strategies to grow Barentz’ market presence and gross profit throughout the assigned market territory
Utilize product knowledge and sales experience to clearly deliver the value proposition to customers, existing and new
Search relentlessly for opportunities to partner with suppliers based on customer needs and record and maintain these in Barentz’ Opportunity Pipeline system
Sustain and improve upon the level of service offered to our customers via unique and new service initiatives to ensure we’re Creating Customer Success® at all times
Stay on top of and provide analyses of industry changes, emerging markets and market shifts as well as new products and competitive landscapes
Attend (as required) and recommend participation in industry tradeshows and other events
Represent Barentz as a leader in the industry through conferences, industry events, social media platforms, etc.
Incorporate appropriate sales techniques when prospecting new customers, ensuring effective communication of Barentz’ brand and market presence
Move prospects through the sales process to secure new business
Prepare and deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations, where applicable, either in person or virtually
Secure in-person customer visits with purchasing, R&D, and sales and marketing contacts at potential customers
Address customer questions, concerns and inquiries with a sense of urgency and accuracy
Send quotes to new/existing customers and sample requests, etc., as required
Participate in new product introductions, training, joint sales calls, and testing
Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities including, but not limited to, product and sales training
Issue timely reporting of customer issues and opportunities through call reports, emails and other means of communication
Participate in regular 1 2 1 meetings with supervisor to discuss the status of the territory’s business and growth opportunities
Provide regular forecast updates utilizing Barentz’ online forecasting tool
Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals
Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities
Other duties and responsibilities as requested 🎯 Requirements
University or College degree, preferably in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, etc., or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Minimum 5 years of technical sales, service, product management and/or lab experience
Proven ability to expand profitability of a sales territory and exceed targets within the industry
Established supplier relationships would be considered an asset
Demonstrated ability and skills to sell and grow business based on features, advantages, benefits (FAB’s), understands market pricing, competitive landscape
Professional Sales, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Quality Systems training desired
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
Must have a valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability
Fluent in English, a second language would be considered an asset
Self-motivated, high energy, independent, flexible, creative, responsible, an engaging level of enthusiasm and a positive outlook
Strong calculation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Must be very detail oriented and meticulous in how work is performed
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization
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Hard Skills & Tools

technical salesproduct managementlab experiencesales techniquesmarket pricingnegotiation skillspresentation skillsproblem-solving skillsContinuous ImprovementQuality Systems

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsself-motivatedhigh energyflexiblecreativedetail orientedmeticulouspositive outlook

Certifications

Professional SalesLean Six Sigma