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DuBois Chemicals, Inc. · 12 hours ago

Key Account Manager - National Distributors

DuBois Chemicals is a company committed to passion and customer focus. They are seeking a Key Account Manager to manage executive-level relationships with national distributor accounts and drive sustainable growth through strategic account management.

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Responsibilities

Own and manage executive-level relationships with assigned national distributor accounts, serving as the primary point of contact for all commercial matters
Develop and execute national account strategies and joint business plans that drive sustainable, profitable growth across distributor networks
Lead negotiations related to national pricing structures, rebate programs, contracts, and commercial agreements to ensure alignment with company objectives
Coordinate closely with regional sales teams, channel managers, and account managers to ensure consistent execution of national programs at the local level
Serve as the internal advocate for national distributor partners, aligning supply chain, customer service, marketing, and technical resources to support account success
Drive alignment between distributor corporate leadership and field sales teams to improve product focus, market penetration, and sales effectiveness
Monitor distributor performance against agreed-upon KPIs, including revenue, margin, product mix, and program compliance
Identify opportunities for expansion, cross-selling, and introduction of new products or technologies within national distributor accounts
Gather and communicate market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to inform internal strategy and product development
Resolve escalated commercial issues such as pricing discrepancies, contract disputes, service challenges, and program execution gaps
Represent the company at national distributor meetings, leadership summits, and key industry events
Maintain accurate account plans, forecasts, and activity tracking using CRM tools (e.g., DCRM or equivalent systems)
Drive disciplined sales management practices to ensure visibility, accountability, and execution across national distributor initiatives

Qualification

B2B sales experienceNational account strategiesNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCRM systems proficiencyCommunication skillsRelationship-building skillsStrategic mindset

Required

7+ years of B2B sales experience, with significant experience managing national or strategic distributor accounts
Proven success driving revenue growth through indirect sales channels and complex distributor organizations
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute national account strategies and joint business plans
Strong negotiation skills with experience managing pricing, contracts, and national programs
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills at both executive and field levels
Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to assess profitability and performance metrics
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems; comfort with data-driven sales management
High initiative, strategic mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel up to 40–50%, including overnight travel

Company

DuBois Chemicals, Inc.

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DuBois has been serving customers since 1920.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2019-08-28Acquired

Leadership Team

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Eric Dill
Chief Technical Officer
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Rob Martin
Industrial Sales Representative
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