Account Manager - Paints & Coatings

The Lubrizol Corporation, Harpurhey, Manchester

Account Manager - Paints & Coatings

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The Lubrizol Corporation, Harpurhey, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 2 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Harpurhey, Manchester

Full Job Description

  • 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.

    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., 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.

    Competitive salary with performance-based incentive plan.
  • 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.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/account-manager-paints-coatings-127060863