Account Manager - Chemical Sales

Position Overview

A well-established industrial solutions provider is seeking an Account Manager – Chemical Sales to support continued growth in a defined regional territory. This role involves selling specialized products and associated service solutions to commercial and industrial clients. The position requires a balance of new business development and ongoing account management across multiple industry sectors.

The Account Manager – Chemical Sales is responsible for identifying new opportunities, actively prospecting and developing accounts, and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.

• 3+ years minimum
  - Industrial Sales in Account Management – within one of the following:
  Petrochemicals, Paints/Coatings, Oil & Gas
• Must live in Southern Louisiana
• Local Market knowledge experience – Southern Louisiana Territory
• Must have a good working knowledge of industrial contacts in Petro Chemical, Oil & Gas, Coatings/Paint
• Mechanically inclined
  - Technical knowledge component of products, coatings, high temperatures, service conditions
• Existing network of established contacts in South Louisiana region.
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• Preferred college degree in a business or construction related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Must be able to pass background checks as required for entry into facilities along Gulf Coast

• Base salary $85,000–$100,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission, Bonus potential
• Vehicle allowance + full benefit package, Company Credit card
• Remote work – No overnights (3 hour territory)
• Average 1st year total comp $115–$125k+
• 2nd year average total comp $150k

• Experience in commercial sales environments, including service-based offerings and facility-related applications
• Responsible for growing existing customer accounts, with approximately 15–20% of efforts focused on outbound new business development
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively use computers and standard business programs
• Possesses strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to evaluate changing conditions and make sound decisions
• Willingness to learn and understand company-specific products, services, and applications across multiple industry sectors

Relationship building, Collaboration & Teamwork, Excellent Presentation skills, Consultative Approach, Time Management & Organization, Active Listening & Communication Skills. Strong emphasis on gauging aptitude for RELATIONSHIP BUILDING along with an attitude of customer service.

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