Spanish Bilingual Account Manager - Chemical Manufacturer

A global manufacturer of industrial coatings and chemicals is currently seeking a bilingual (Spanish / English) Account Manager to support their accounts in Mexico and Latin America. The ideal candidate will maintain good relationships with the key accounts and deliver customer-oriented technical support and prompt solutions. This is a full-time, direct hire position with a comprehensive benefits package.

• 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 regularly to visit clients and establish a visible presence at their location, working to provide technical insight and ensure effective project management (25 – 50% travel, on average)
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality departments on product changes and custom orders
• Other duties as assigned

Spanish Bilingual Account Manager qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a similar technical field preferred
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in either language
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required
• 5 – 10 years of experience in account management and / or project management, preferably in the chemical manufacturing sector; specific familiarity with industrial coatings or paints is a plus but not required
• 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.

Benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Annual bonus opportunities
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurances
• 401k program with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off