Sales Account Manager

Covestro

Sales Account Manager responsible for sales strategy and customer relationships in the U.S. and Canada.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for development, planning and implementation of sales initiatives
Increase core volume and margins for assigned customers in the U.S. and Canada by developing and implementing strategies and sales plans
Lead strategy for global customers headquartered in the U.S. or Canada
Manage collaboration with global colleagues for interregional relationships
Meet customers' needs by understanding their application and industry
Develop a robust pipeline of potential customers and decision makers
Manage prospective customers in the NA region, screening sample and technology requests
Contribute to commercial excellence initiatives with accurate sales forecasts and value-based pricing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or Marketing
4+ years’ technical or commercial experience in the field/relevant industry; OR Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or Marketing with 2 years’ technical or commercial experience in the field/relevant industry
Production & application processing knowledge
Familiarity with engineered thermoplastics industry and technology
Development of relationships with customers and distributors at all levels
Advanced understanding of sales techniques and knowledge of assigned products, markets and customer base
Good organizational and planning skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Good analytical and business process skills
Ability to communicate effectively, contract negotiation, pricing implementation
Moderate to advanced problem-solving skills
Ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Paid time off
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales strategiessales planssales forecastingvalue-based pricingproduction processingapplication processingcustomer relationship developmentcontract negotiationproblem-solving

Soft Skills

organizational skillsplanning skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree