Account Manager

Evonik

Sales Manager responsible for commercial interface and driving business growth for Evonik's Crosslinkers Business Line. Focused on developing key account plans and managing customer relationships in North America.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $111,800 - $202,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Meet or exceed volume, revenue and margin targets for the territory
Manage all aspects of customer and market interface in the territory
Defend and grow existing business and identify new opportunities in the territory
Develop high quality customer relationships with key decision makers
Manage customer pricing and support pricing requests
Develop and implement key account plans
Negotiate and execute multi-year supply agreements
Work with Marketing, Applied Technology, and commercial support functions to execute plans
Communicate market intelligence and account updates for customers and markets
Build strong customer relationships and create an environment where customers feel at ease working with the Sales Manager
Manage distributor activity in the Territory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in sales, technical marketing, or business development, preferably in epoxy systems
Strong understanding of both direct and distributor sales channels
Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
Experience working in or with the coatings, civil engineering and adhesives industries is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

salestechnical marketingbusiness developmentnegotiationstrategic planning

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in ChemistryBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering