Sales Account Manager

Oxea Corporation Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of Oxea. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 Oxea employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Location: United States (remote), Chicago and surrounding areas

Job Purpose:

As part of the sales organization, the Area Account Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing and directing the sales activities of the company in a designated area to achieve sales objectives, as an Independent Contributor.

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, and HSE standards.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop deep knowledge of market and applications of Oxea products
• Explore new business opportunities, also in alignment with Business Development teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all customers in the area of responsibility.
• Develop and implement Key Account Plans
• Work closely, and share information with marketing and sales colleagues to achieve company objectives
• Develop good understanding of competition and market dynamics
• Build strong networks with internal teams; Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service and others as needed to achieve company objectives
• Facilitating adaption of more effective and efficient procedures incl. CRM usage, account planning, forecasting, digitalization.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.in Marketing, Business, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering) from four-year college or university

Background, Experience, Competencies and Skills:

• 7-10 years of chemical industry experience 
• Results oriented 
• Ability to self-motivate and work with internal and external teams to achieve objectives 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong language and communication skills 
• Willingness to travel. 
• Strong understanding of current chemical portfolio

Notable Working Conditions: Extensive computer use, domestic travel (up to <75%)

Oxea Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Check Out Our Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Equity Health Fund for health and dependent care
• Disability Benefits
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life
• Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match