Regional Account Manager Engineered Polymers
Kansas City, MO - USA
Job Summary
Shape the Future with Us.
Location: near major airport in eastern half of the US
Travel:75% domestic
Job Type:remote
Salary Range: $120-160k 20% annual sales incentive bonus
How Youll Make an Impact
As an Account Manager youll play a critical relationship-focused role responsible for growing supporting and strengthening our North America Estane TPU this role you will act as a trusted advisor to customers - deeply understanding their applications identifying opportunities for value creation and guiding them toward solutions that leverage Lubrizols engineered polymer technologies.
The Account Manager will own a portfolio of strategic accounts expand our presence in key markets and uncover new opportunities by translating customer needs into actionable growth strategies. This role is ideal for a sales professional who is entrepreneurial consultative technically curious and motivated by building longterm customer partnerships that drive measurable business results.
Account Management & Customer Growth
- Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of accounts by building strong longterm relationships across customer organizations.
- Develop strategic account plans that align customer needs with Lubrizols value proposition technology roadmap and growth priorities.
- Maintain and expand business within existing accounts while actively identifying crosssell and upsell opportunities.
Business Development & Market Expansion
- Identify evaluate and activate new business opportunities that support the Estane TPU growth strategy.
- Develop gotomarket strategies that address emerging market needs and drive new revenue streams.
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline ensuring consistent opportunity development and progression.
Consultative Selling & Technical Partnership
- Become asubject matter expertin TPU materials applications and industry dynamics.
- Educate customers on technology capabilities market trends and application insights through presentations technical discussions and collaborative sessions.
- Partner closely with R&D marketing and technical service teams to deliver customerfocused solutions.
Market Insight & Strategic Influence
- Maintain deep awareness of competitive activity market shifts and customer program developments.
- Provide insights to internal stakeholders on product needs pricing strategies market conditions and customer expectations.
- Make recommendations on product mix sourcing and commercial strategies; negotiate agreements to closure.
CrossFunctional Collaboration & Customer Support
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure customer programs are supported from concept through commercialization.
- Coordinate with supply chain marketing technical service and other partners to deliver seamless customer experiences.
- Travel to customer sites to strengthen relationships and support key initiatives.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of sales experience with demonstrated success in account management or business development specifically in a B2B environment
- Strong technical-commercial background in polymer plastics specialty materials or similar
- Strong relationshipbuilding skills with a consultative sales approach
- Customer focused and the ability to manager strategic customer relationships
- Experience with value-based selling
- Strong organizational communication influence follow-up and negotiation skills
- Positive energy collaboration mindset ownership and ability to work with cross functional teams
- Proficiency with CRM systems and MS Office including Excel
Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward
- Knowledge in polymer - materials industrial applications and manufacturing processes
- Experience with Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol when youre not on the road were committed to providing a safe inclusive and empowering environment where you can do your best work - whether in a lab on the production floor or in a hybrid office setting.
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being productivity and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits that Empower You
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays vacation and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
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About Company
As a leader in specialty chemicals, Lubrizol's mission is to be an essential ingredient in our customers' success. We are a market-driven, specialty chemical company with innovative technologies that include lubricant additives for engine oils and driveline fluids, industrial lubrica ... View more