Account Manager - Paints & Coatings
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Lubrizol IMEA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Sales
Business Development, Account Manager, Technical Sales, Industrial Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Account Manager – Paints & Coatings
Location: Blackley (Manchester), United Kingdom
Travel: Up to 40% throughout Europe
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day remote)
How You'll Make An Impact- 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 with in 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.
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