Account Manager - Industrial Chemicals

Texas-based regional raw material chemical company is looking to fill a critical Account Manager position, home-based in the Dallas, TX area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful chemical organization focused on selling commodity chemicals to the General Industrial markets in the territory. This is an exciting, fast-paced, and challenging position. It's also a very solid income. Overnight travel is estimated to be ~20%.

Responsibilities: Manage and grow an existing territory and account base largely in the DFW area, but also in North Texas. Sell a broad range of commodity chemicals to the General Industrial markets in the territory. The business requires selling mainly on a commercial level. Develop new opportunities at existing accounts, as well as prospect for and develop new accounts. This is repeat business, so maintaining very strong customer relationships will be key . Manage pricing, trouble shooting, new product and service introductions, etc. Communicate effectively with management, suppliers, and customers. Develop the sales strategy for the territory. Effectively use a CRM program to manage territory and account information.

Requirements: 3+ years of chemical industry sales experience, or somewhat related industrial sales experience where in-person calls and relationships are key. A hunter for new business with a track record of sales success. High energy with the capacity to handle a large volume of activity. A college degree is required, but the concentration is open. Must be very professional, self-motivated, and have the ability to manage many activities, products, accounts, pricing, etc.

Company Information: Texas-based regional raw material chemical company and supplier to all industries.

Compensation: Base: $100,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience, plus bonus/commissions: 30% of base salary per year is realistic average. There is no cap on the bonus/commission potential . It is a lucrative program based solely on individual results. Car allowance plus mileage.