Account Manager

Position: ACCOUNT MANAGER
Oleon is looking for an ACCOUNT MANAGER

at CONROE, TX

Permanent contract

Work in your element

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleo chemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

We are looking for an Account Manager

Some of your main duties & responsibilities:

* As Account Manager, you are responsible for the sales to INDUSTRIAL

customers in the Americas.

* You manage a wide and divers portfolio of customers, from strategic (global) key

accounts to specialized companies that require your high technical expertise.

* You develop our position in the market segment by expanding our business at

our existing customers and attracting new customers.

* You are a true business partner for your customers thanks to strong market and

application knowledge.

* You prepare and follow up on customer contacts and work closely with your

colleagues within and outside the sales department (marketing, supply chain,

purchasing, … ) to make sure you can meet the requirements of both the customer

and Oleon.

* You will work hand in hand with different departments within Oleon such

as purchasing, production, planning, supply chain, sales, ...

* You will report to the General Manager of the sales affiliate.

You'll succeed if:

You have

* You have an extensive experience with B2B sales to key lubricant,

polymer & water treatment industry players.

* You can provide us dialogues with key customers in the Industrials

market through your elaborated network at these largest Industrials

market players.

* You have strong knowledge on product development, formulations

(optional) and new market introductions & launches by/through working

with these largest accounts.

* You have above all key account manager expertise, resulting in commercial,

market & technical know-how. You can provide feedback on market trends/R&D

projects, through your market experience or communication with your elaborated network.

* You have 10+ years of experience in sales & marketing in the Lubricant, Polymer & Water Treatment markets selling in a B2B

environment and eager to close the deal, selling both products and solutions.

* You have a degree in chemistry, biology chemical engineering or equal by experience. You have a strong affinity with chemical

processes and industrial applications.

* You have a proven track record of superior sales achievements (e.g., 100% or more of sales targets, significant competitive wins,

significant account growth, awards, etc.), partnering and developing business with strategic global key accounts

* You have excellent communication and people skills with a strong ability to communicate across a range of diverse cultures and

corporate levels, You are pro-active, business driven and result oriented

* Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment by working both independently and as part of a team

meeting dead-lines and expectations

* You have at least 8 years of direct experience in B2B sales in a relevant sector

such as food, chemicals, heavy industrial ...

* You have an entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter, dynamic and proven commercial and communication skills.

* You are willing to travel 40% of your time overnight.

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

Your benefits:

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

* Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 7,7 billion euro across 18 countries in 2024. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model.

Avril and its 8,400 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.