Account Manager

Account Manager

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77056

Facility:
Williams Tower
-130

Division: I&D, Supply Chain, CCE & LYBOM

Lyondell Basellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We’re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

The Sales Account Manager will be based in Houston and represent the company with a mix of customers in Texas, Central US and Illinois. The portfolio is a mix of Direct and Indirect (Distribution) customers that service a broad range of end uses in the industrial and personal care markets. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of I&D Chemical sales performance, which will include but is not limited to volume and margin performance vs.

budget, contracts, pricing, supply chain optimization, and the pursuit of new business opportunities.

• Promote and sell company products by interacting with established customers and new prospects using both direct and distribution channels to market
• Acquire a working knowledge of the I&D products and develop end-use market expertise in the product applications
• Quote prices, terms of sales, and manage any contracting actions for the customers consistent with stated business and sales strategies
• Organize and facilitate meetings, entertainment, meals and events with appropriate customer personnel, and provide market intelligence to establish and grow relationships
• Independently seek out and develop leads and prospects that result in incremental sales opportunities
• Negotiate independently and/or with business support as needed to conduct business
• Interact and build relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Provide business analysis support for the sales group as needed

• Five plus years of experience in chemical industry or equivalent industry experience (sales experience preferred)
• Some after-hours work required for customer related activities
• Ability to travel, 25% typical overnight, and driving in Texas area (company car provided)

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or sciences

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