Sales Key Account Coordinator - Chemical Manufacturer (36056

A global manufacturer of industrial chemicals and lubricants is currently seeking a motivated Sales Key Account Coordinator to join their office in the Schaumburg, IL area. The Key Account Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining good relationships with key accounts and developing further business, as well as providing customer-oriented technical support and solutions. The ideal candidate will have a professional background in sales and/or account management, strong prior experience working with OEMs, and the ability to work patiently with clients on long-term projects.

This is a full-time, direct hire position with a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life insurances, PTO, paid holidays from day one, 401k with company match, and hybrid/remote work flexibility (after three months).

• Develop new business accounts and maintain good relations with key purchasing and quality representatives at client locations
• Provide chemical product information, technical details, and insight to customers as needed
• Create price quotations and negotiate price / costs with customers; secure product orders and follow up on tracking and delivery
• Collaboration with global sales team and management to develop sales goals, process improvements, market research and analysis, etc.
• Travel as required to customer locations to deliver product education, build strong business relationships, and provide technical support as required (~25 - 50%)
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree, in Business or Chemical / Materials Science Engineering-related field preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required
• Experience in sales, account management and / or new business development with OEMs, preferably in automotive, manufacturing, machinery, or chemical manufacturing sectors. Specific familiarity with industrial lubricants or greasing materials is a plus but not strictly required.
• Ability to travel as needed--up to 50% during busy periods. Typical travel is around 25%.
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects as needed
• Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

• Annual bonus opportunities
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurances
• 401k program with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid options (after first three months)