Account Manager - Microbial Protection

Ashland

NJ, United States
Manage microbial protection business
Deliver business plan for territory
Present, promote and sell products
This position will manage the Microbial Protection business & customers’ interface within North America and deliver the business plan for the assigned territory and accounts

Job Summary

  • This position will manage the Microbial Protection business & customers’ interface within North America and deliver the business plan for the assigned territory and accounts.
  • Responsibilities include presenting, promoting, and selling products to existing and new customers, identifying new opportunities, and developing strong partnerships.
  • Ashland offers a dynamic and challenging environment with industry-competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans, and opportunities for development and advancement.

Matching Summary

This position will manage the Microbial Protection business & customers’ interface within North America and deliver the business plan for the assigned territory and accounts.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage Microbial Protection business
  • Deliver business plan for territory
  • Present, promote and sell products
  • Develop strong customer partnerships
  • Coordinate project activities with customer
  • Fluent in English, written and spoken

Nice-to-have

  • Always thinking, sketching, seeking, adjusting
  • Passionate, tenacious, solver
  • Positive, constructive, and ingenious
  • Good knowledge of personal care market
  • Strong presentation and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in biological or chemical science
  • 3-5 years sales experience in personal care ingredients
  • Microbial Protection experience a plus
  • Ability to function within ambiguity and be self driven
  • Strong team player, good interpersonal skills
  • Negotiation skills, quick issue solver
  • Willingness to travel (approx. 50%)
  • Driving license

Work Rights

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