Account Manager I

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LG Chem - Leading the Global Chemical Industry

LG Chem will become a world-class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on science beyond chemistry.

As part of our strategic expansion in North America LG Chem operates regionally organized sales team across the United States supporting customers nationwide. Our team partners with both existing and new customers driving sustainable growth across a wide range of industries through advanced materials solutions including ABS and PC.

JOB SUMMARY (BASIC FUNCTIONS): We are seeking an early-career Sales professional to join the Sales team at our corporate office in Atlanta GA. Reporting to the South Sales Team Leader this individual contributor role supports sales and account management activities within the U.S. petrochemical plastics business. The position focuses on developing foundational sales competencies product knowledge and market understanding by supporting and managing assigned existing customer accounts. With experience and demonstrated performance the role will gradually expand to include involvement in new customer and business development activities under the direction of senior sales leadership. This role is ideal for a self-motivated detail-oriented professional who is eager to learn able to execute assigned responsibilities independently with guidance and interested in building a long-term career in sales at LG Chem.

What Youll Be Doing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not limited to):

• Manage and support assigned existing customer accounts to maintain customer satisfaction retention and stable business growth
• Support new customer identification and market expansion initiatives for petrochemical plastics (including ABS ASA and PC) across North America
• Conduct regular customer visits and maintain ongoing technical and commercial communication to understand customer needs propose solutions and strengthen relationships
• Assist with market and industry analysis to support pricing decisions profitability and competitive positioning
• Coordinate order processing logistics inventory control and sales forecasting through SAP to ensure accurate execution and on-time delivery

• Manage purchase orders monitor inventory levels and support forecasting activities to help achieve sales target
• Monitor accounts receivable status and support follow-ups to reduce aging and facilitate timely collection

Additional functions may include:

• Conduct market research and prepare reports on market conditions customer trends and potential business opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams and headquarters to support account management activities resolve issues and assist with business growth initiatives
• Gradually expand responsibilities from account support into new customers and business development as product knowledge market understanding and experience increase

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES: WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related field preferred OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Requirements:

• Minimum of 0-1 years of experience in sales (B2B sales account management customer-facing roles preferred)
• Valid drivers license required and ability to legally operate a motor vehicle for business travel

• Sales experience in Petrochemical resins or engineering plastics (ABS ASA PC preferred)
• Experience working with plastic manufacturers or distributors

• Exposure to appliance automotive medical or industrial materials markets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to analyze market data and prepare professional reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint Excel Word Outlook etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP (ERP) systems is preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%
• Strong relationshipbuilding collaboration with the ability to develop influencing skills over time
• Selfdriven mindset with accountability and a willingness to learn

Work Environment

The working conditions (including the general work environment and table with physical/mental demands) in this job description reflect the typical conditions you can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. LGCAI provides reasonable accommodations appropriate changes and adjustments to applicants and employees to be considered for a job opening enable them to perform a job gain access to the workplace and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.

General Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounger while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is primarily based in a corporate office environment and involes standard working office working the course of performing job responsibilities the employee may periodically visit customer manufacturing facilities or productions environments. During such visits the role may involve exposure to typical manufacturing conditions including moving product samples noise fumes vibrations dust or other operational elements associated with indvustiral settings.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.