LANXESS · 7 hours ago
Account Manager
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. They are seeking an Account Manager to promote and sell biocide products, develop sales tactics, and manage customer relationships while providing business and technical solutions.
BiotechnologyChemicalIndustrial
Responsibilities
Promote and sell biocide products by developing sales tactics aligned with global and regional marketing strategies
Conduct regular in-person customer visits (up to 50% travel); utilize virtual meetings as needed
Identify and manage new business opportunities with both existing and new customers using the LANXESS Opportunity Funnel
Build and enhance relationships across all levels within the customer organization, leveraging LANXESS resources (Marketing, Technical, Sales Management, Business Management)
Negotiate multi-year sales agreements with key and strategic customers, delivering win-win solutions
Provide business and technical solutions to customers by collaborating with internal teams
Gather and communicate information on industry trends and customer activities to support marketing and sales efforts
Represent LANXESS at trade shows as identified by Marketing and Sales leadership
Manage day-to-day account activities, including resolving customer issues, preparing call reports, providing forecasts, presenting weekly sales updates, developing strategic account plans, and following up on accounts receivable
Complete all required safety and compliance training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biology preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical sales is required; experience with biocides is preferred
Previous experience selling chemicals into Paints & Coatings, Adhesives, Elastomers, and other markets including Water Treatment is required
Customer-first mentality with strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time within the U.S. and Canada
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
Company
LANXESS
LANXESS is a specialty chemicals company. It is a sub-organization of Bayer.
Founded in 2004Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$894.16M2024-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $894.16M
2005-01-31IPO
Leadership Team
Frederique van Baarle
President & Chief Executive Officer- LANXESS Corporation & President Americas - LANXESS Group
Recent News
2025-11-11
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